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Published: November 11, 2008
Burnham-On-Sea
and Highbridge mark Armistice Day
Burnham-On-Sea
war veterans and local residents joined millions of people across
Britain in remembering those who have died at war during a two-minute
silence to mark Armistice Day on Tuesday morning (November 11th).
The
silence, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, represented
the moment when all guns stopped at the end of World War I.
The
gathering of almost 100 people, which included Burnham and Highbridge
Mayor Peter Burridge-Clayton, assembled in Burnham-On-Sea High
Street outside the Somerset and Dorset. Traffic was briefly stopped
as those present took the opportunity to silently reflect.
Highbridge's
Southwell House Trust Committee also hosted an act of remembrance
on Tuesday as well - as pictured at the bottom of this page.
Cllr
Arthur Thorogood, Cllr Dennis Davey and Cllr Peter Burridge-Clayton
during Tuesday's two minutes' silence
The
crowd outisde the S&D during Tuesday's two minutes' silence
A
moment for reflection for some of the crowds at Tuesday's event
A
poignant moment for one war veteran in Burnham on Tuesday morning
The
scene at Tuesday morning's event in Highbridge
Highbridge's
war memorial was the centre of the ceremony
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