WW1 Civic Memorial to Remember the Impact Conflict Had on Bath

To commemorate one hundred years since the declaration of World War One, a civic event will be held by Bath & North East Somerset Council on Monday 4th August.

The World War One centenary civic event takes place from 6-7pm at Bath War Memorial in the Royal Victoria Park.

It is free, and open to everyone to come together in a shared act of remembrance, to mark the centenary through music, readings, and poetry from people from across the district.

Contributions by local young people – who have been writing about the 1914-18 War - will also feature, and it will start with a parade by local cadets. 

A commemorative wreath will be laid by the Chairman of Bath & North East Somerset Council and The Mayor of Bath. 

Councillor Martin Veal, the Chairman of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “We will gather together 100 years to the day when war was declared.  As the years pass it is even more important to tell the stories of the First World War so that each generation learns from history and understands about the impact the War had on everyone – young and old; female and male; those left at home, as well as those who went to the battlefields.” 

For further information about the World War One Centenary Civic Event please contact the event organiser Jasmine Loveys: [email protected] or 07984022426