York will pay its respects and remember the sacrifices of servicemen and women in a two-minute silence this Remembrance Day.

Observed every year since 1919, Remembrance or Armistice Day is marked on the anniversary of the end of World War I on November 11.

Remembrance Sunday falls on the second Sunday of November which means that it will be observed on November 13.


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Services are being planned across the county to commemorate the contribution of the Armed Forces and their families from Britain and the Commonwealth.

York Press: Messages written on planted tributes during the official opening of the 2021 Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. Credit: PAMessages written on planted tributes during the official opening of the 2021 Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. Credit: PA (Image: PA)

Remembrance Day events in York 2022

Where: Remembrance Sunday at York Minster

York Minster is holding a Commemorative Service of Remembrance in the building for the Eucharist but you can also join online via a live stream on their YouTube.

Where: City Memorial Gardens

The York Branch of the Royal British Legion will come together for the Parade and service. 

As stated on their website: "Along with the military, ex-Service personnel numbering approximately 150 march through the City supported by some 15 Legion and other Regimental standards."


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Where: Feversham Memorial, in Market Place, Helmsley

On November 13 a Remembrance parade will take place at the Memorial in Market Place. 

The service starts just after 11am at Helmsley All Saint Church. 

Where: Pickering, Market Place

On Friday, there will be two short services at the top of Market Place.

Whilst on Sunday, there will be a Remembrance service at the Church of St Peter and St Paul from 2pm.

After the service, there will be a march of veterans and junior groups to the memorial hall where a short wreath-laying ceremony will be held.