"Every year at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month we remember the end of the First World War and all who gave their lives then and since."
Outside St James Palace -
Standing With Britons finest!
Support Our Troops!
Legion Values
Reflection - through Remembrance of past sacrifice in the cause of freedom
Hope - by remembering the past, a younger generation has the chance of a better future
Comradeship - through shared experience and mutual support
Selflessness - by putting others first
Service - to those in need and in support of the whole community
For more information or to support our troops please visitThe Royal British Legion
I'm linking this to my posting for Veteran's Day in America.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo! That is very nice.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know there were black guards!
ReplyDeleteWow! someone as tall as YOU!!!:-)
ReplyDeleteMy Vintage Camera , thanks for the comment and link to your wonderful blog - hope to see you soon!
ReplyDeleteLuis, glad that you like the photo and I hope to see you soon!
ReplyDeleteEric.......of course there are black people in the army and this Guard actually spoke to me as well!
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ReplyDeleteThis year the main festival day Sunday 1st of July, events will be held in Peckham Common SE15 starting at 11am. The festival begins on Friday with a ceilí in St. Thomas More Hall, Lordship Lane, London SE22. See full details at the site below:http://www.southwarkirish.com/festival_2…
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