Air raid siren to sound across Wrexham to mark Armistice Day

An air raid siren will sound in Wrexham tomorrow morning to mark Armistice Day.

The siren, which is located in the Wrexham Museum and can be heard within a 2.5 mile radius of the town centre, will sound at 11am.

It’s an important part of the commemoration and for many years people have come to expect it to be sounded. However Wrexham Council says it is “aware that it can cause distress or upset to some people.”

As with the Remembrance Service on the weekend, residents are being asked to pay their respects at home this year.

However if you are in Wrexham at the time of service, the local authority are encouraging you to pause, and mark the two minutes silence safely, observing social distancing.

Wrexham Council also plan to livestream the short, scaled back service so you can still be involved, whilst keeping Wrexham safe.

Armed Forces Champion Cllr David Griffiths, said: “Armistice Day is about remembrance, not attendance.

“Wrexham has a proud heritage of supporting the armed forces. This year we should choose to remember from home, by doing so, we’re also protecting the Maelor and the NHS.”

Ant Metcalfe, Wales area manager, The Royal British Legion said: “Whilst it is deeply disappointing that Remembrance events will be different this year, the public can all still play a part in ensuring Armistice Day is appropriately marked and the Royal British Legion are encouraging people to pause for the Two Minute Silence and participate in their own personal moment of Remembrance.”

*Pictured: Sunday’s Remembrance Service