Warboys remembered the end of World War 1 on the 10th and 11th November 2018 with a series of activities.
On Saturday 10th from 6.30pm there was an exhibition of memorabilia, information on those who lost their life and those who survived the war as well as a display about life in and around Warboys during WW1. The Exhibition was followed by a talk about life in WW1 by a Historian, followed by a meal and other entertainment all in the Parish Centre.
Photos © Mary Tringham 2018
Photos © Mary Tringham 2018
War Memorial
The Warboys War Memorial contains the names of those who lost their lives in WW1, WW2 and the Korean war.
Photos © Mary Tringham 2018
Life around Warboys and the surrounding area during WW1.
Photos © Mary Tringham 2018
Those attending the Talk and the Meal.
Photos © Evan Tringham 2018
On Sunday 11th November 2018 at 6am there was a lone Piper at the War Memorial. Over 50 people came to hear the piper.
Photo © Paula Tofton 2018
Photo © Evan Tringham 2018
On Sunday 11th November 2018 between 9.15am and 10am Poppy Sprays were layed at the war graves of the fallen at the village cemeteries.
At 10.45am at the War Memorial there was a Remembrance Service and laying of Wreaths along with wooden crosses placed by the young uniformed organisations. 2 minutes silence for reflection at 11am. At the end of the Service about 11.15am there was a parade walking to the Parish Church for morning service.
Photo © Evan Tringham 2018
Photo © Evan Tringham 2018
On Sunday 11th November 2018 at 6.55pm The Last Post was sounded outside Warboys Parish Church (St Mary Magdalene) then at 7pm outside the Church a Beacon was lit along with many others throughout the country. At 7.05pm the Church Bells rang for Peace.
At 7.15pm inside the Church there was a display of 1914-1918 Memorabiliar and light refreshments.
Photo © Evan Tringham 2018
Photo © Evan Tringham 2018