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Liverpool City Council will hold its annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday, 8 November, at the plateau in front of St George’s Hall. This year’s event coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during conflicts. Under the theme “Liverpool Remembers,” the ceremony will unite faith and community leaders, veterans, and Armed Forces personnel in a solemn act of remembrance.
The historic steps of St George’s Hall serve as a significant backdrop for the occasion. During World War I, these steps were where the Liverpool Pals gathered, inspired by speeches from figures such as Lord Derby and Lord Kitchener, who called for 100,000 volunteers for the new army. In a meaningful nod to this history, archival film footage of those recruitment events will be displayed ahead of the service, showing scenes from the very location where attendees will soon assemble.
Musical performances will form part of the morning’s program, with The Band of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and The Pipes and Drums of The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association playing starting at 10:40 am. The Liverpool Lighthouse Choir, the Senior Choir of St Edward’s College, and mezzo-soprano Danielle Louise Thomas will also perform. At precisely 11:00 am, a two-minute silence will be observed, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony involving civic, military, and religious representatives, as well as Cadets. The parade will then proceed from the plateau to pay respects at the Cenotaph.
Liverpool’s Lord Mayor, Cllr William Shortall, emphasized the significance of the day, stating, “It is an honour to stand with our city as we remember those who served, those who serve today and those who gave their lives. A hundred and ten years on from the Somme, the courage of the Liverpool Pals and so many others still matters deeply. Liverpool Remembers is about coming together across faiths, communities and generations to say that we will not forget.” Meanwhile, Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, remarked on the importance of the event and encouraged public participation. Cllr Declan Henry, Armed Forces Champion, highlighted the service’s role in supporting the Armed Forces community.
In addition to the service, several iconic Liverpool landmarks, including the Port of Liverpool, Cunard and Royal Liver Buildings, Liverpool Parish Church, St George’s Hall, and Liverpool Town Hall, will be illuminated in red from Friday, 6 November through to Sunday, 8 November in observance of Remembrance weekend. Large poppies will adorn the Town Hall balcony and the Bombed-Out Church, which will also be open to visitors on the day of the service. The Hall of Remembrance inside Liverpool Town Hall will welcome the public on Wednesday, 11 November, between noon and 4:00 pm.
To accommodate the event, road closures will be enforced from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm in the vicinity, affecting areas such as William Brown Street, London Road, Lime Street, and Queens Square Bus Station. All closures will be clearly signed and stewarded, lasting only as long as necessary. Access to the Holiday Inn Hotel and St John’s car park will be maintained via the junction of Elliot Street and Lime Street for the duration of the service. Attendees are advised to arrive early to fully participate in the commemorations
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