Armistice and Remembrance 2013

Armistice and Remembrance Day 2013

The poem, ‘In Flanders Fields’, was written in 1915 by Canadian military doctor and artillery commander Major John McCrae. This poem is considered as one of the most memorable war poems ever written. It is considered that Major John McCrae began the draft for his famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ on the evening of 2nd May 1915, in the second week of fighting during the Second Battle of Ypres.

Armistice Day 2011

Armistice Day 11/11/11 North Tawton Bondleigh

Armistice Day marks the end of the First World War

On Friday 11 November, 2011, a memorial service will be held on the steps of North Tawton Town Hall.

All are invited to gather at 10.45am in The Square, North Tawton.