The York Civic Trust have confirmed that the restoration work on the Acomb War Memorial will be completed before the first local armistice commemorative event takes place tomorrow (Thursday). This will be a reading of names from the “Kings Book of Heroes” at the memorial at 11:00am
Acomb War Memorial opening in 1922
The centenary of the end of the First World War has also heightened interest in the background of the 12 servicemen whose remains were laid to rest in the St Stephens Churchyard. Amongst those was a member of the cycling corps – Edward Carlton
Volunteers will be helping to clean up and trim the grass round the 12 graves on Saturday starting at 10:00am
Carlton grave
A wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Acomb War Memorial on Sunday starting at 10:45am