Every November, communities across the country gather to observe the traditional two-minute silence. The national tribute originated on 11th November 1919 when King George V called for a nationwide pause to mark the first anniversary of the Armistice, establishing an act of collective reflection on peace and sacrifice. Over the following year, the format evolved into the formal ceremony used today, culminating in the unveiling of the permanent stone Cenotaph and the burial of the Unknown Warrior on 11th November 1920.
Across Sefton, that commitment to honouring fallen service personnel and reflecting on peace continues at war memorials throughout the borough.
Remembrance Sunday Services & Locations in Sefton
Local communities across the borough will gather to pay their respects, lay wreaths, and observe the two-minute silence.
Ainsdale
Location: Village Green War Memorial, Liverpool Road
Time: 10:30 AM assembly for local service
Bootle
Location: King’s Gardens War Memorial, Stanley Road
Time: 10:25 AM parade muster and civic service
Crosby
Location: Alexandra Park War Memorial Garden, Coronation Road
Time: 10:45 AM assembly and wreath laying
Formby
Location: Formby War Memorial, Three Tuns Lane (Morning Service) / Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane (Afternoon Service)
Time: 10:45 AM morning gathering followed by the 11:00 AM silence; afternoon civic service at Holy Trinity Church, 3pm.
Hightown
Location: Hightown War Memorial (St Stephen’s Road) & St Stephen’s Church
Time: 10:50 AM gathering at the war memorial for the 11:00 AM silence
Ince Blundell
Location: Village War Memorial, Lady Green Lane
Time: 12:30 PM community service and wreath laying
Litherland
Location: Sefton Road War Memorial
Time: 10:30 AM assembly and service
Maghull
Location: KGV Playing Fields / St Andrew’s Church, Damfield Lane
Time: 10:00 AM service and parade gathering
Sefton Village & Aintree
Location: St Helen’s Church, Lunt Road, Sefton Village
Time: 10:30 AM church service and act of remembrance
Southport
Location: Lord Street War Memorial (London Square / Cenotaph)
Time: 10:20 AM parade steps off from Wesley Street; 10:45 AM main civic service begins at the Cenotaph. (Surrounding roads near Lord Street are closed to traffic during the morning).
Waterloo
Location: Five Lamps War Memorial, Great George’s Road / Crosby Road North
Time: 10:30 AM assembly and civic service