Here are some of the places across the borough where you can pay your respects to all those who have lost their lives in conflict – and all war veterans get free travel.
Remembrance Day – otherwise known as Armistice Day – marks the actual day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918.
At 11am there is a two-minute national silence to remember the people who have died in wars around the world. The following are the services taking place in Southwark to mark both Armistice Day (Saturday 11 November) and Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 12 November).
Armistice Day – Saturday 11 November
West Lane War Memorial
The official borough service for Armistice Day will take place at West Lane War Memorial in Bermondsey.
It will be led by Fr Mark Nicholls who will be joined by other religious representatives of the district.
Guests are asked to assemble at the memorial by 10:45am and the service will be followed by light refreshments at Cherry Garden TRA Hall. The procession will take place from there at 10:50am.
Those who wish to lay wreaths at this service will need to supply their own on the day. Please advise [email protected] in advance if you intend to participate in wreath-laying so you can be called to forward on the day.
When? Sunday 11 November from 10:45am
Where? West Lane War Memorial, Bermondsey, SE16 4NY (off Jamaica Road).
Refreshments in Cherry Garden TRA Hall, 210 Jamaica Rd, SE16 4RT following the service.
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Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 12 November
St Saviour’s War Memorial
The official borough service for Remembrance Sunday will take place at St Saviour’s War Memorial ahead of the nationwide two-minute silence at 11 am.
It will be led by a member of the clergy from Southwark Cathedral, who will be joined by other religious representatives of the district.
Guests are asked to assemble by 10:45 am at the war memorial on Borough High Street. Following the service, the Mayor invites everyone present to light refreshments in The Bridge Tap pub.
Those who wish to lay wreaths at this service will need to supply their own on the day and are asked to advise [email protected] in advance.
When? Sunday 12 November; 10:50am
Where? St Saviour’s War Memorial, 91, 97-99 Borough High St, SE1 1NL.
Refreshments in The Bridge Tap, 32 Borough High St, SE1 1XU following the service.
Additional services
The following public services will be taking place within the borough on Sunday 12 November from 10:40 am.
- Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, SE1 9DA
- West Lane War Memorial, off Jamaica Road, SE16 4NY
- St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, SE5 8RB
- St Peters Church, Liverpool Grove, SE17 2HH
- Imperial War Museum (bugler on steps only – no wreath laying), Lambeth Rd, SE1 6HZ
- IWM HMS Belfast, The Queen’s Walk, SE1 2JH
- Dulwich War Memorial, 5 College Rd, SE21 7BQ
- Royal British Legion, Southwark Community Club, 34-40 Braganza Street, SE17 3RJ
This list is only those locations which have been confirmed. Other services may take place and it is advised to check with these locations as these times are subject to change.
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Free travel for veterans
Military personnel and veterans attending services of remembrance next month can travel to and from the events by train for free.
The offer will benefit people travelling to and from services anywhere in Britain on Sunday 12 November. Veterans and serving personnel attending the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph can travel to any London terminal for free on Saturday 11 November or on the day – and be able to return home for free afterwards.
Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, said the offer is open to serving military personnel in uniform or who show a current Ministry of Defence-issued identity card. Veterans can show a Veterans Railcard, a Veterans Oyster card or other proof of service – such as a Ministry of Defence-issued Veterans ID card.
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