This year marks 102 years since the signing of the ‘Armistice of 1918’, which signalled the end of World War One. It’s reported that around 1,500 Old Witleians served their country during the Great War, with 93 Old Witleians and 2 former members of staff losing their lives. To commemorate the war and those lost during it, the School constructed a war memorial, that was unveiled on 11th September 1920. The memorial itself is made of Portland stone and oak, with one side carrying the words “This memorial is erected in affectionate remembrance by Old Boys of the School and their friends” with the other reading “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” After 1945, the memorial also became a symbol of remembrance for the 48 Old Witleians who sacrificed their life during the Second World War. The memorial remains outside the main entrance of the School, and serves as the centre of the remembrance service that is held every 11th November.
Remembrance Day 2020
