Lights out: marking 100th anniversary of First World War

Lights at a loss: marking 100th anniversary of First World War

04 August 2014

Everyone in the UK is invited to join the Department in favor of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and 14-18 NOW to take section in #LightsOut by turning off their lungs from 22.00 to 23.00 without interrupti Monday 4 August, leaving on a alone light or candle for a shared consequence of reflection on the 100 year annual festival of the First World War. The inhalation for #LightsOut comes from a celebrated remark made on the eve of the explosion of the war by the soon afterward Foreign Secretary, Sir Edward Grey: 'The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not discern them lit again in our lifetime'. Britain declared hostility on Germany at 11pm on 4 August 1914. You be able to find out more in today's blog place.

How to get involved

You be able to mark the centenary of the First World War the agency of leaving a single light or taper on between 22.00 to 23.00 in one location, including your home, or dint of attending one of the many moments inner reality organised around the country.

Visit our dedicated serving-boy for more information about our First World War records, advertisement and events. You can also fall upon out more about national commemoration plans over the UK.