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Angela

"I’m a veteran and also a beneficiary, so Remembrance is very important to me. I feel part of something special at the Royal British Legion."

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Act of Remembrance

We encourage everyone to embrace the traditions of Remembrance but also make it their own. Use these resources to create your own Act of Remembrance.

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Remembrance

Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms. We unite to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth.

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Tribute Ink

Discover how tattoos have become central to Remembrance and commemoration in our Armed Forces community, and explore the stories behind them.

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A Standard Bearer preparing for a Remembrance parade

Ceremonial services guidance

Our members play an active role in the organisation and participation in Remembrance Services and have a strong ceremonial tradition dating back to 1921.

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Key Stage 3

Download our free Key Stage 3 teaching resources such as bitesize activities and assemblies, for 11-14 year-olds that encourage discussion, creativity and reflection.

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Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, during the period of Remembrance.

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20,000 poppies arrive in Normandy

An installation featuring 20,000 poppies, each with a hand-written message of remembrance, has landed in Arromanches, Normandy for D-Day 75.

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11 things you might not know about the poppy

After 100 years in circulation as a worldwide symbol symbol of Remembrance, the meaning behind the poppy can get a little lost in translation.

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Remembrance Words

Use new vocabulary to shape your pupil's ideas of Remembrance.

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Anna Guerin

When RBL chose to use the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance in 1921 it proved an immediate success, but the story of the woman behind its adoption is less well known.

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Theatre Skills Cultural Trip to Brighton

During a two-day trip to Brighton, participants will work with award-winning theatre director Matt Harrison, learning how a professional theatre rehearsal space is run and developing theatre skills through one-to-one and group-based teaching.

Brighton

15 July 2025 - 17 June 2025