The Royal British Legion s centenary ceremony at St George s Park, Great Yarmouth.
- Credit: Carol Borg
The centenary of the Royal British Legion was marked at a ceremony in Great Yarmouth over the weekend.
A wreath was laid at the War Memorial in St George s Park in Great Yarmouth at 9am by Royal British Legion (RBL) Great Yarmouth President Colleen Walker.
Attending the service conducted by Rev Simon Ward, was the mayor, Michael Jeal, RBL Great Yarmouth chair, Carol Borg, the branch secretary, its standard-bearer and one other observer.
Cllr Michael Jeal, mayor of Great Yarmouth said: “For a hundred years now, the Royal British Legion has been a fantastic organisation that has helped so many people in the Armed Forces community.
Published:
5:30 AM April 12, 2021
Updated:
7:56 AM April 12, 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh inspects Great Yarmouth Sea Cadet Unit during a visit in 1979. Dated: June 1979.
- Credit: Archant Library
Poignant memories are continuing to be shared as the Great Yarmouth borough joins the nation in mourning the death of Prince Philip.
Remembering The Duke of Edinburgh, the Union Flag and Borough Flag are both flying at half-mast until 8am the day after the funeral, as a mark of respect.
A borough council spokesman said: In order to support public safety during coronavirus, there will not be a physical book of condolence at the Town Hall or other civic venues.