Remembrance Sunday Parade

November 13, 2011

The streets of Beverley were lined this morning as the Remembrance Day Parade led by the Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade made its way to the Memorial Gardens. wreaths were laid by representatives from many different organisations with Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell placing one from the town. [nggallery id=1853]

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Armistice Day: Beverley’s Silent Tribute

November 11, 2011

The town centre of Beverley came to a standstill as The British Royal Legion, officials and members of the public observed a two-minute silence. Staff from the surrounding businesses joined shoppers on the streets as the town of Beverley paid their respect on Armistice Day. The ceremonies commemorate those who died in two world wars and later conflicts, including 385 UK personnel killed in Afghanistan since 2001. [nggallery id=1851]

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The Royal British Legion In Our Region

November 9, 2011

The Royal British Legion celebrates 90 years providing welfare for servicemen, ex-servicemen and their dependants across the armed services and its Poppy Appeal remains the accepted way in which most pay their respect to those who fought during war. The legion was formed on 15 May 1921 and now, as we reflect on its long history, the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service is able to shed fresh light…

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