Sunday, November 12 is Remembrance Day this year and the service in the Guildhall Square will be conducted by the Rev'd Canon Kelvin Inglis from St Thomas' Church.

Three new plaques were installed at the Guildhall War Memorial in October 2023 to remember local service people who died in World War 2.

The City Hall also has a plaque which states, "As a lasting tribute to the Citizens of Salisbury who served in the Second World War 1939-1945, the provision of this hall was made possible by the united efforts of our community."

The plaque was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Sherborne, the Right Reverend VJ Pike.

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Our picture this week shows an invitation card to a Welcome-Home Dinner at Salisbury Guildhall after the Second World War.

On behalf of the citizens of Salisbury, the Mayor and Mayoress Mr and Mrs Herbert Barber welcomed a total of 165 guests (including nine members of the Women's services), all of whom had served in the Forces or the Merchant Navy during the Second World War.

The event took place on Monday, May 13, 1946.

In his welcoming message, the Mayor said, "Rest well assured that those of us who have been in the services are very proud of you all, and for the work you have done."

The hosts at the seven tables set up in the Banqueting Hall were Captain GN Rawlence, Alderman WC Bridge, Councillor GA Berry, Mr HJ Sutton, Major EA Easey (Salvation Army), Mr A Searle, and Mrs RF Nowell. The toastmaster was Charles Notley, former Captain of Salisbury Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Popular and classical music was provided by Salisbury Orchestra Society, under the direction of WJ Busbridge.

All the guests received an ornamental eight-page menu embellished with cord in the city colours of blue and yellow.