FARNHAM will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world’s first ever two-minute silence to honour Britain’s war dead taking place in Castle Street on Sunday, May 1.

The ‘Time to Remember’ event has been organised by Farnham Maltings and the town council to mark that historical moment with a full day of events including music, commemoration and a May Day community fair in central Farnham.

Whether it’s writing a poem or personal reflection of remembrance, enjoying the stalls on Gostrey Meadow or simply coming down to watch the proceedings, this will be a commemoration and celebration for all ages.

Including a procession through Farnham to a May Day fair, this unique occasion will be a day of poignancy and reflection, as well as celebrating spring and Farnham’s valuable contribution to history.

Just as it was reported in 1916, in a programme found at the National Archives, the ceremony and two-minute silence will be ‘a token of respect to the memory of those who have fallen in the War, to the Wounded, to the Prisoners and to those who are fighting for their Country’.

For more information and timings visit the website www.farnhammaltings.com.