Newham Council invites residents to honour the fallen at Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services across the borough on 8 and 11 November 2026.
Newham Council invites residents to join the borough’s annual Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day commemorations, honouring the service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the World Wars and subsequent conflicts.
The services provide an opportunity for residents, veterans, serving members of the armed forces, community organisations and young people to come together in reflection and remembrance.
Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8 November 2026
East Ham Cenotaph, Central Park, High Street South, East Ham, E6 6DY
- Parade assembly: From 10:15am at Newham Town Hall
- Parade departs: 10:30am
- Service begins at the Cenotaph: 10:55am
The Royal British Legion will lead the parade from Newham Town Hall to the Cenotaph in Central Park. The service led by the Reverend Canon Fred Ashford-Okai will include the observance of a two-minute silence and the laying of wreaths.
Attendees are expected to include veterans, serving and former members of the armed forces, uniformed services, St John Ambulance, and young people representing local Scouting, Guiding and Cadet organisations.
All Saints West Ham Parish Church, Church Street, West Ham, E15 3HU
- Service begins: 10:00am
- Guests to be seated by: 9:30am
St Luke’s War Memorial, 89 Tarling Road, Canning Town, E16 1HN
- Service begins: 10:45am
- Guests to assemble by: 10:30am
St Mark’s Memorial, Factory Road, North Woolwich, E16 2DA
Located within the grounds of Brick Lane Music Hall.
- Service begins: 10:45am
- Guests to assemble at Brick Lane Music Hall by: 10:30am
Armistice Day – Wednesday 11 November 2026
East Ham Cenotaph, Central Park, High Street South, East Ham, E6 6DY
- Guest assembly: 10:45am
- Service begins: 10:55am
The Armistice Day service will be led by St Joachim’s Catholic School, with participation from local schools. The commemoration will include the observance of a two-minute silence at 11am and wreath-laying.
Following the service, local historian Lee J. Skeggs will deliver an educational talk for students, sharing historical material to help young people understand the significance of remembrance and the impact of conflict.
