Day: July 12, 2020

July 12 – Belfast first with silence of Remembrance. Roll of Honour

The first civic Silence for Remembrance was observed in Belfast. In 1916 a decision was made by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland to cancel the annual 12th July celebrations. Sir Crawford McCullagh, Lord Mayor 1914 – 17 requested that all businesses be suspended… Continue Reading “July 12 – Belfast first with silence of Remembrance. Roll of Honour”