Remembrance Sunday in Burnham on Crouch
Remembrance Sunday in Burnham-on-Crouch is commemorated every year. The town comes together to honour the contribution and sacrifice of British and Commonwealth military, civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and in more recent conflicts.
This commemoration is always held on the second Sunday in November, the Sunday nearest to Armistice Day. This year, Remembrance Sunday will take place on 10th November 2024. Here, we take a closer look at what will be going on in Burnham this year over the Remembrance weekend and how you can pay your respects.
Burnham-on-Crouch War Memorial
The Burnham-on-Crouch War Memorial was unveiled on Sunday 14th August 1921, at its riverside site in the centre of the High Street. The unveiling drew crowds that were reported as the largest seen in Burnham-on-Crouch at the time.
On this day, a service was led by the Ministers from all of the local churches with an address by Robert Leslie OBE, who received the honour for his war work in relation to disabled servicemen. After the Second World War, further panels were added to commemorate the fallen servicemen and civilians during that war.
Burnham’s War Memorial remembers 98 local soldiers who died in the First World War, and 27 soldiers and 10 civilians who died in the Second World War. The pale stone obelisk, which looks out over the estuary, was designed by the renowned architect R. Frank Atkinson, at a cost of £700. This was raised by benefactors and public subscription. The bronze work was undertaken by Mildmay Ironworks, based in the town centre.
Remembering the fallen
The Burnham-on-Crouch War Memorial has become the focal point for remembering the war dead of Burnham-on-Crouch on Remembrance Day and at other anniversaries.
There are also other memorials that can be appreciated on Remembrance Sunday in Burnham-on-Crouch. Notably, on the seawall across from the War Memorial there is a plaque dedicated to the men of Burnham who left on 30th May 1940 to rescue hundreds of soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk.
In November 2019, a new Memorial Garden was created by Burnham Town Council. This features a Tommy statue, memorial bench and red cyclamen plants, which are replaced by poppies around remembrance weekend.
The Tommy statue, which was originally installed at the library in 2018, was crafted to mark the centennial commemorations of the end of the First World War and now permanently resides in the gardens. The Memorial Garden, or ‘Tommy Garden’, as it’s fondly known, is located just off the High Street corner by the War Memorial and next to the Council Offices.
Remembrance services 2024
Burnham Town Council, in conjunction with The Royal British Legion, is holding a Remembrance Sunday Service on Sunday 10th November 2024, at the Burnham War Memorial.
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Remembrance Parade 2024 – Sunday 10th November 2024
Now an established fixture in the county Festival of Remembrance, the parade at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a hugely popular event. While the event is free to attend with a ticket, donations are welcome.
Ticket holders are welcome to arrive from just before 11am, although the parade will begin in the early afternoon.
The Ceremony will be led by The Lord Lieutenancy of Essex and the service will be delivered by the Rt. Rev Bishop Atkinson, Bishop of Bradwell.
Assembled together, the Uniformed Youth Units representing all arms will be joined by serving members of HM Forces as they pay their respects to those lost in all conflicts.
Tickets are free but limited. Non-ticketholders will be turned away due to shortage of parking spaces.
Hot Soup and refreshments will be on sale in the Mess.
Free parking for all.
Poppy appeal
The annual Poppy Appeal is now under way, with poppies available in the usual shops. You can also buy poppies and other merchandise from The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Shop online here.
The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion helps provide care, advice and support to serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families. It also remembers and honours the sacrifices of those who fought and continue to fight in the service of our nation.
The Burnham-on-Crouch branch covers Southminster and the surrounding villages of the Dengie Hundred. Each year, the legion organises the poppy appeal in the lead up to remembrance Sunday in Burnham-on-Crouch and the commemorative ceremonies over remembrance weekend. The Burnham Royal British Legion meets at the Council Chamber at 7.30pm on the first Monday of every month and is always looking for new members.
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