12th November 2023
Hundreds of people came to this year’s Remembrance Sunday service at Burnham’s War Memorial, despite the forecast rain.
It was a moving ceremony, led by the Royal British Legion, Burnham Branch and representatives of the churches of Burnham-on-Crouch.
It was marked, at 11 o’clock precisely, by a cannon fired from the yacht clubs, the tolling of the bell in the Clock Tower and a trumpeter playing The Last Post.
This year featured a visitor to Burnham from Korea, to represent the peninsula to commemorate 70 years since the end of the Korean War (1950-53).
There were also representatives from Ukraine.
The PA system was kindly provided by Pete Crisp of Rooks Yard recording studio.
Below is a gallery of pictures from the event, taken by Cllr Nick Skeens.
Raleigh Brass kindly provided the musical accompaniment as people gathered for the 10.40am start.
Raleigh Brass. 2
Raleigh Brass. 3
The first flag bearers arrive
…and salute the fallen
Burnham Air Cadets arrive
Church representatives take their places
The air cadets, in their ranks, ensure they are the correct distance from each other
Veterans arrive
Scouts and Cubs
Brownies and Guides
The Town Mayor, Cllr Duncan Rawlinson, alongside an air cadet
Representatives of uniformed youth organisations
There were a lot of young people in attendance, showing their respect
The Reverend Suzie Fryer, of Saint Mary’s Church, led the service
The Reverend Suzie Fryer, with Charles Anderson, Deputy Lieutenant of Essex to the right
The Reverend Suzie Fryer
Air Cadets
Burnham’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Fiona Cleg, is alongside Cllr Ron Pratt, who represented Maldon District Council
The town mayor and the deputy mayor
The road was full despite the weather
A wider view of the commemoration
A view down the high street to the clock tower, at 10.45am.
Maria J Y Lee, Student Minister, currently visiting United Reformed Church, spoke movingly about the ‘forgotten’ Korean War, pointing out that, as the country remains divided, she has never met a North Korean.
Representatives of the Emergency Services
The Reverend Vera Wadham, of Creeksea Church
Representatives of local emergency services. 2
Representatives of local emergency services. 3
Representatives of local emergency services. 4
Charles Anderson, Deputy Lieutenant of Essex and direct representative of The King
Charles Anderson, Deputy Lieutenant of Essex. 2
At 11 o’clock precisely, the service paused for the striking of the Town Clock, the Last Post and a cannon fired from one of the yacht clubs
A member of Raleigh Brass playing The Last Post
David Price, Chairman of the Royal British Legion, Burnham-on-Crouch branch
Simon Werrett, community pastor at the Baptist Church
Charles Anderson, DL, laying a wreath
Charles Anderson, DL, saluting the fallen
Town Mayor, Cllr Duncan Rawlinson, laying a wreath
Town Mayor, Cllr Duncan Rawlinson, bowing to the fallen
Cllr Ron Pratt, MDC
Air Cadet representatives saluting the fallen
Emergency Services representatives
David Price, Chairman of the Royal British Legion, Burnham-on-Crouch branch, saluting the fallen
Serving Member of the Armed Forces / Air Training Corps
Emergency Services representatives pay their respects
A wider view of the crowd
Scouts and Cubs
Scouts and Cubs laying their wreath
Uniformed youth organisations
Brownies and Guides
Brownies and Guides. 2
Brownies and Guides. 3
Guides with their special salute
The Ukrainian conflict was marked by the laying of a tribute by the Ozdamir family from Kiev. The Ozdamirs are sponsored by the Deputy Mayor and her husband under the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme.
The Ozdamir family, representing Ukraine
School representatives
School representatives. 2
School representatives. 3
School representatives. 4
Representatives of local churches
Representatives of local churches
Representatives of local churches
Representatives of the sailing community
Representatives of the sailing community
Burnham’s lifeboat, and a fleet of yachts from the local sailing clubs moored off the War Memorial as a sign of respect
Representatives of other organisations and groups
Representatives of other organisations and groups. 2
Representatives of other organisations and groups. 3
Representatives of other organisations and groups. 4
Representatives of other organisations and groups. 5
Representatives of other organisations and groups, with town and district councillor, Una Norman in front
Representatives of other organisations and groups
Representatives of other organisations and groups
Individual Tributes. 1
Individual Tributes. 2
Individual Tributes. 3
Individual Tributes. 4
Individual Tributes. 5
Individual Tributes. 6
Individual Tributes. 7
Individual Tributes. 8
Individual Tributes. 9
Individual Tributes. 10
Individual Tributes. 11
Individual Tributes. 12
Individual Tributes. 14
Individual Tributes. 15
Individual Tributes. 16
The ceremony was both moving and meaningful, in the light rain
The Roayl British Legion’s David Price during the singing of the National Anthem
The singing of the National Anthem
The singing of the National Anthem. 3
The singing of the National Anthem. 4
The service over, air cadets gather for photo with the town mayor and the deputy lieutenant of Essex
The service over, air cadets gather for photo with the town mayor and the deputy lieutenant of Essex. 2
Air cadets being marshalled for their photo
Air cadets gathered for photo with the town mayor and the deputy lieutenant of Essex
Air cadets gathered for photo with the town mayor and the deputy lieutenant of Essex. 2
Air cadets gathered for photo with the town mayor and the deputy lieutenant of Essex. 3
Air cadets gathered for photo with the town mayor and the deputy lieutenant of Essex. 4
Air cadets gathered for photo with the town mayor and the deputy lieutenant of Essex. 5
The RBL banner outside the Council Offices
After the service