![]() The War Memorial was unveiled to thousands and dedicated in a civic and military ceremony on Septemby General Sir Henry Crichton Sclater. The Royal British Legion ceremony of remembrance was a moving tribute to the fallen in two world wars.” “This followed a sombre and meaningful ceremony at the war memorial on Armistice Day. Our War Memorial carrying the names of the Lewes men who died for their country in the wars was re-dedicated by Reverend Ben Brown, supported by the Bishop of Lewes Right Revd Will Hazlewood which was especially poignant this year on the one hundredth anniversary of our listed memorial, designed by Vernon March. “The annual Remembrance Sunday procession and service was very special to Lewes this year. The Mayor of Lewes, Councillor Shirley Sains said: The rededication expresses the importance of the War Memorial in Lewes for the past 100 years, and represents an acknowledgement of those who were not able to be commemorated in the original commission of the war memorial during the fallout of the war. On Sunday 13 November the Remembrance Day parade and service took place in Lewes, including a rededication of the town’s Grade II* listed War Memorial. ![]() ![]() At 11am a maroon sounded and the last post was played before a wreath was laid at the memorial by the Royal British Legion. At 10.50am on Friday 11 November, the Mayor of Lewes, Councillor Shirley Sains joined councillors, past mayors and military personnel for a short service at Lewes War Memorial to mark Armistice Day. ![]()
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