Armistice Day 2023

News Letter

A large crowd gathered for the official observance of remembrance on Armistice Day at Belfast City Hall.

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01:44 Today is 11th of November, which is known as Armistice Day.

01:51 In a few moments it will be 11am, the time the guns fell silent to end the First World War in 1918.

02:06 Thank you for coming here this morning to support the Royal British Legion's call for a two minute silence.

02:16 On this, the anniversary of the guns falling silent in the First World War,

02:23 we reflect on the cost of that conflict and indeed the human cost of all conflict.

02:32 And we invite you to pause and remember those who have fallen.

02:40 At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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05:55 It is now two minutes past eleven.

05:59 Thank you for joining us in this act of remembrance and for observing the two minute silence.

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