We Will Remember Them
A tribute to those who gave their lives in service.
Remembering the men and women of the British Armed Forces who lost their lives in war and conflict. Behind every name was a person, a family and a future. Here, we honour their service and sacrifice, and keep their memory alive.
Why We Remember
Remembrance connects us with people whose lives we may never have known, but whose loss still matters.
They were parents, children, brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours. They came from different backgrounds, served in different roles and held hopes for the lives they would lead.
We remember those who died, those who never returned home, and the families who have carried their absence through the years.
Behind every name was a life. Behind every loss, people who loved them.
Across the Generations
At sea. On land. In the air.
We remember those of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force who lost their lives in service, alongside the Merchant Navy and others who died supporting them.
Our remembrance reaches across generations, from the two World Wars to later conflicts. It includes those from across the Commonwealth who served alongside Britain.
Different uniforms. Different stories. A shared place in our remembrance.
Places of Remembrance
Places across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland where you can pause, reflect and pay your respects.
Map pins mark memorial sites or their visitor grounds. Check the linked visitor information for current access, opening times and directions before travelling.
The Cenotaph, London
A national focus for remembrance.
Standing on Whitehall, the Cenotaph honours those who died in the two World Wars and later conflicts. It is the setting for the National Service of Remembrance each November.
Air Forces Memorial, Runnymede
Remembering those with no known grave.
Overlooking the Thames near Egham, this memorial commemorates more than 20,000 men and women of the Commonwealth air forces who died during the Second World War and have no known grave.
Tower Hill Memorial, London
For those whose grave is the sea.
The memorial remembers merchant seafarers who died in the First and Second World Wars and have no grave but the sea. Their service helped keep the nation fed and its Armed Forces supplied.
National Remembrance Gardens, Staffordshire
A living landscape of remembrance.
Formerly known as the National Memorial Arboretum, the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens offer a year-round place to reflect on service and sacrifice. Memorials throughout the grounds honour military and civilian communities.
Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh
Scotland — a national place to remember.
Within Edinburgh Castle, this memorial honours those who died in the two World Wars and later conflicts. Its Hall of Honour offers a place for quiet reflection.
Visiting: Memorial-only visits are free; arrange access in advance. Castle admission is separate. Check access arrangements and temporary closures before travelling.
Commando Memorial, Spean Bridge
Scottish Highlands — remembering the Commandos.
Near Spean Bridge, the memorial honours Commandos who gave their lives in the Second World War and later conflicts. It stands in the landscape where wartime Commandos trained, with a nearby Garden of Remembrance.
Visiting: An outdoor place for reflection. Prepare for Highland weather and follow the council’s guidance when leaving tributes.
Welsh National War Memorial, Cardiff
Wales — a place of national remembrance.
Set within Alexandra Gardens in Cathays Park, the Welsh National War Memorial provides a place to honour those lost in war. Its circular colonnade and central figures invite visitors to pause and reflect.
Visiting: Find the memorial in the gardens near Cardiff’s civic buildings. Check local garden access and any ceremony arrangements before your visit.
Belfast Cenotaph and Garden of Remembrance
Northern Ireland — remembrance at the heart of Belfast.
In the grounds of Belfast City Hall, the Cenotaph and its surrounding Garden of Remembrance offer a setting to pay respects to those who died in war.
Visiting: Enter through the City Hall grounds at Donegall Square. Grounds opening times vary seasonally and may change on public holidays.
The Response, Newcastle upon Tyne
North East England — the families behind the uniforms.
At Barras Bridge, this memorial depicts Northumberland Fusiliers and recruits marching to war, with families saying goodbye. Its figures bring the human cost of service into view.
Visiting: Find the outdoor memorial beside St Thomas’ Church, near Newcastle Civic Centre.
Liverpool Naval Memorial
North West England — remembering service at sea.
On Liverpool’s Pier Head, this memorial remembers Merchant Navy officers and men who died while serving with the Royal Navy in the Second World War and have no known grave.
Visiting: The memorial is permanently open. Its waterfront setting offers a place to pause beside the Mersey.
Plymouth Naval Memorial
South West England — names overlooking the sea.
On Plymouth Hoe, overlooking Plymouth Sound, this memorial commemorates Royal Navy personnel of the First and Second World Wars who have no grave but the sea.
Visiting: The memorial is permanently open to the public. Check the CWGC information for directions and details before travelling.
Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-Ferne
Kent — a tribute to the Few.
Above the Channel at Capel-le-Ferne, the National Memorial to the Few honours the aircrew who fought the Battle of Britain. The clifftop grounds provide space to reflect on their courage and sacrifice.
Visiting: The memorial grounds are free and open year-round on foot. Parking and entry to The Wing carry charges; facility opening times vary seasonally.
A Moment to Remember
Wherever you are reading this, take a moment to pause.
Remember those whose names are known to you, and those whose names you will never know. Remember the lives they lived, the people who loved them, and the futures they did not have.
In memory of those who lost their lives in service.
With gratitude for their sacrifice, and compassion for all who mourn them.
We will remember them.
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