Greenwich to Honour Armed Forces with Remembrance Events Across the Borough

Residents across the Royal Borough of Greenwich will come together next month to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service to their country, as a series of Remembrance events takes place from Friday 7 November, to Tuesday 11 November.

The commemorations — supported by the Abbey Wood and Thamesmead, Blackheath and Charlton, and Eltham and Well Hall branches of the Royal British Legion — will include wreath-laying ceremonies, parades, remembrance services and the traditional two-minute silence.

Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the Armistice, the agreement that ended the fighting in the First World War, which began at 11am on 11 November 1918.

Councillor Linda Bird, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, encouraged residents to take part:

“Remembrance is about coming together as a community to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served in the armed forces.

It’s also a moment to thank those who continue to serve and protect us today. Whether you attend a parade, a wreath laying, or simply pause for two minutes of silence, your presence and respect mean a great deal.”

Councillor Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, added:

“As we mark Remembrance, we not only honour those who gave their lives for our freedom, but also reaffirm our commitment to supporting our armed forces community and their families.

Their service, past and present, reflects the unity that defines our borough — a place that welcomes everyone.”

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, a national promise to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect.

📅 Remembrance Events in Greenwich

Friday 7 November

• 2pm: Wreath laying at Memorial Hospital, Shooters Hill, SE18 3RZ (organised by Oxleas NHS).

• 2:45pm: Wreath laying at the War Memorial, Greenwich Cemetery, Well Hall Road, SE9 6UA (Royal British Legion, Blackheath and Charlton Branch).

Saturday 8 November

• 10:45am for 10:55am: Wreath laying at Thamesmead Clocktower (Abbey Wood and Thamesmead Branch).

• 12 noon: Wreath laying at Plumstead Cemetery Memorial, Lodge Hill, SE2.

• 12:30pm: Wreath laying at Woolwich New Cemetery, Camdale Road, SE18.

• 10:45am for 11am: Wreath laying at Maze Hill Memorial, SE3 (Blackheath and Charlton Branch).

  • Followed by wreath laying at St John’s Church, Stratheden Road, SE3.

  • Followed by wreath laying at Charlton Village Memorial, SE7.

  • Followed by wreath laying at Cemetery Lane Memorial, SE7.

Sunday 9 November

• 10:40am: Parade of veterans, ex-service groups and youth organisations, with wreath laying at Eltham War Memorial (junction of Eltham Hill and Eltham High Street, SE9 1DH) and Two Minutes’ Silence at 11am. Followed by a Remembrance Service at St John’s Church, Eltham Hill.

• 10:40am: Service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Abbey Wood Road, SE2, followed by wreath laying at Abbey Wood Memorial, Abbey Wood Gardens, Rosedale Close (Abbey Wood and Thamesmead Branch).

• 10:45am: Remembrance Day Service at Woolwich Garrison Church, Grand Depot Road, SE18. (To attend, email Tim Barnes.)

• 10:55am: Wreath laying at War Memorial, Point Hill, SE10 8QL.

• 2:30pm: Wreath laying at Great War Memorial, Peninsula Park, Pilot Busway, SE10 0BQ.

Tuesday 11 November

• 10:55am: A Two Minute Silence at 11am in Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Street, SE18 6PW, in memory of those who fought and died for peace and freedom.

• 12:50pm for 1pm: Wreath laying at War Memorial, Building 36, Cadogan Road, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6RB (organised by Berkeley Homes).

The council says it hopes residents across the borough will come together to reflect, remember and show gratitude to all those who have served — past and present.Greenwich to Honour Armed Forces with Remembrance Events Across the Borough