Pipers from the City of Leeds Pipe Band will be taking part in the first element of a Day of Commemorative Events, running from 06:00 to 19:05, will mark the Centenary of the end of the First World War and pay tribute to the millions killed or wounded in battle, including those on the home front who struggled amidst pain and loss to help ensure freedom survived.<\/p>\n
06.00: Battle\u2019s O\u2019er<\/strong> There will be pipers at the following locations:<\/p>\n 18.55: The Last Post 19.00: WW1 Beacons of Light 19.05: Ringing Out for Peace 19.05: A Cry for Peace around the World
\nOver 2,000 individual Pipers across the United Kingdom and countries around the world commence the day\u2019s commemorations with the traditional Scottish lament played at the end of battle \u2013 Battle\u2019s O\u2019er.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n1000 individual Buglers sound this historic tribute at WW1 Beacons of Light locations across the Nation and UK Overseas Territories.<\/p>\n
\nOver 1000 Beacons of Light symbolising an end to the darkness of war and a return to the light of peace.<\/p>\n
\n1000 Cathedral and Church Bells ring out across the Nation, and beyond, in celebration of Peace.<\/p>\n
\n100 Town Criers throughout the United Kingdom and other countries around the World join together in an International Cry for Peace around the World<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"