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« on: November 11, 2025, 22:23:30 »

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Wreaths were placed on GWR (Great Western Railway) trains from Gloucester to London Paddington

Events have taken place across the West of England to mark Armistice Day.

A two-minute silence was observed in offices, schools and shopping centres at 11:00 GMT to mark the time and date when the World War One Armistice came into effect.

It was also the sixth anniversary of The Veterans Charity and Great Western Railway joint "Poppies to Paddington" Remembrance memorial.

Poppy wreaths were collected from stations including Gloucester and laid at the war memorial at Paddington Station in London.

Mel Rudge from the Gloucester City Royal British Legion placed one of the wreaths on the GWR train when it stopped at Gloucester this morning. He said its "very important, we must remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice".

The train stopped at several station on its way including Kemble and Didcot before arriving in London where the wreaths were laid at the War Memorial to mark Armistice Day.

In Dursley, it is the first year the day of remembrance has been held at the new war memorial garden, built to give veterans "ringside seats" during services to honour the fallen. The Dursley and Cam branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) helped the community raise £3,800 for the garden. RBL secretary, Julie Campbell said she felt "immense pride and joy that we are able to give this to Dursley".

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The new memorial in Dursley features a plaque with the names of 44 soldiers who died in World War One and World War Two

The Bath Branch Grenadier Guards led the service at the First Field War Memorial in Combe Down, Bath. Around 400 school children from Combe Down Primary school along with their teachers and parents plus members of the local community gathered to pay their respects. Penny, a local 13 year-old schoolgirl played the last post.

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People gathered at the Burma War Memorial in Taunton for a two-minute silence

In Bristol, Simon Bennett was at the service held at Arnos Vale cemetery. He said he felt "more than any time in history, this is the the perfect opportunity to remember those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country. I've got ancestors who fought in the First World War and Second World War. So [I am] very proud of what they did for this country," added Mr Bennett.

In Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, military veteran Alister Cheesewright said seeing "everyone line the streets" in the town "means a lot". There is a "proud history here," he added.

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The last post was played in front of crowds gathered in Royal Wootton Bassett

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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2025, 08:38:14 »

Queen Camilla joined a service from Chippenham for the service - there is ITV video of her standing next to Mark Hopwood at the service.
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2025, 09:59:35 »

Queen Camilla joined a service from Chippenham for the service - there is ITV video of her standing next to Mark Hopwood at the service.

The service at Paddington was broadcast live on GWR (Great Western Railway)'s YouTube channel, which is still available to view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBoWS5JoiJU
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