Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion on Saturday 15th May 2021

Royal British Legion Branches throughout the UK and overseas laid wreaths at 09:00 on Saturday 15th May 2021 to coincide with the wreath laying at the Cenotaph in London to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of The Royal British Legion.

Bishop's Stortford:

Photo shows wreath laying at the War Memorial in Bishop's Stortford: Kathy Stanes Branch Vice Chair, John B. Robinson Branch President, Phil Bishop Branch Standard Bearer, Arthur King Branch Standard Bearer, Paul Vile Branch Chair and Alison Mitchell Women's Section Standard Bearer.

The Royal British Legion 1920-2021

The British Legion was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four national organisations of ex-Servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.

The first ever Poppy Appeal was held the same year.

'Royal' status was granted in 1971 and membership was extended to serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, as well as ex-Service personnel in 1981.

Now anyone can become a member of The Royal British Legion. Men and women of all  ages are welcome, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not, to continue the work that was begun 100 years ago.

Thank you Bishop's Stortford Independent Newspaper, North Street for allowing us to use your window to publicise the start of our Centenary Year.