The Royal British Legion is recognised as the National Custodian of Remembrance.

Remembrance time is the time traditionally set aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.

In conjunction with Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council, the Royal Wootton Bassett Branch of the Royal British Legion held the following events at the War Memorialon the High Street:

- Saturday, 11th November 2023 at 10.50am - Armistice Day Service

- Sunday, 12th November 2023 at 2.15pm - Remembrance Sunday Service Parade

Legion members were very much involved with the proceedings including the Standards, the march past and wreath laying.  Photographs from Remembrance Sunday are below.

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"When you go home, tell them of us and say,
For your tomorrow - we gave our today."

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TWO MINUTES SILENCE

(We must remember them)

Two minutes silence out of one day
A fair exchange each year we pay.
In less than the time our egg to boil -
For a young man's death on foreign soil.

Two minutes silence we put aside
To honour those who bravely died.
In less than the time to toast a slice
We remember who paid the ultimate price.

Two minutes silence and we all stand still
Some may not but others will.
In less than the time to wait for a bus -
We thank the soldiers who died for us.

Two minutes silence on November eleven
Our heroes we praise from Scotland to Devon.
In less than the time these words to pen -
Then enjoy our lives - that we owe to them.

Written by Sheila Webb

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