Why Remember the Dead? Remembrance across cultures

A presentation and discussion led by Simon Whipple. All welcome. Free entry although a small donation of around £3.00 to help with our expenses is appreciated.

The first mass Remembrance Day was held on 11th November 1919, honouring the 744,000 British soldiers, sailors and airmen who died in the First World War. Over the past century, the day has changed in many ways but remains a powerful symbol of collective memory. Remembering the dead is important across cultures, each finding unique ways to preserve memory. In this interactive talk, Simon Whipple will explore global traditions and invite us to discuss whether, in a secular society, we still wish to remember the dead — and in particular, whether we should continue marking Remembrance Sunday.

Simon Whipple is a member of our committee.