Remembrance Day 11th November

 At 11am on the 11th of November 1918 the First World War ended after 4 years of fighting and the death of millions of soldiers. Ever since the 11th of November has been the day when people remember those who have died in wars. As a mark of respect for the dead at 11am on the 11th of November, in Britain, there is a two minute silence.

After the First World War, red poppies were among the only plants to grow on the battlefields in France. Today we wear poppies as a symbol of remembrance.

Learn more about Remembrance Day and some of the many wars fought by visiting the Library to see the display of books, both fiction and non-fiction, about war and its aftermath.

Remembrance

 

There is a small display in the Library to mark Remembrance Day. First marked over one hundred years ago Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by people specifically during World War One but in every conflict thereafter. Traditionally marked by the wearing of poppies, two minutes silence and the laying of wreaths, the 11th of November is Remembrance Day. 

the Library has a selection of fiction and non-fiction books on the topic of war. Please ask Mrs Aitken if you need help to find something specific on the topic.

Remembrance

 Every year on the 11th of November Remembrance Day is held in the United Kingdom as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. The Library in F27 has a display of non-fiction books which give information about the choice of 11th November for this commemoration and the significance of the poopy as a symbol of remembrance. 

There is also a selection of war themed fiction books on display. All books on display are available for borrowing.

Remembrance Day

  Remembrance Day (Poppy Day) is observed on 11 November to recall the end of hostilities of First World War on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended 'at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month', In the UK the main observance is Remembrance Sunday held on the Sunday nearest to 11 November (this year it is Sunday 8th November).

There is a display of fiction and non-fiction in the Library (room F27). Please see Mrs Aitken if you would like to borrow any of these books.

Book of the week 8th September

'Over the line' by Tom Palmer is set in the trenches of the First World War and is based on a true story. From the blurb: "It's the proudest moment of Jack's life - his debut as a professional footballer. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream of playing for his counrty.
But it is 1914 and the world is at war. Talk of sportsmen's cowardice leads to the formation of a Footballers' Battallion and Jack has little choice but to join up. The promise of a Cup in Flanders offer a glimmer of hope, but Jack and his team-mates will have to survive a waking nightmare if they are ever to play again."

For more information about the inspiration behind the book and some footage of a football match from 1914 visit Tom Palmer's websiteIf you enjoy this book you would also enjoy 'Soldier's game' by James Killgore which tells the story of a Hearts of Midlothian player who is also sent to the front during WW1. To hear James Killgore talk about the book click here