Skip to content

News Veterans' stories Charity news

Remembrance Sunday 2023 in pictures

Published on 13 Nov 2023

As a charity supporting thousands of ex-Servicemen and women, the National Day of Remembrance is one of the most important events in our annual calendar.

As ever, this year marked memorable anniversaries for our veterans, not least the 80th anniversary of key WWII battles in 1944 and the 25th anniversary of Kosovo.

Once again, a proud group of over 80 blind veterans and guides took part in the televised march to the Cenotaph in London.

Our marching contingent preparing to set off on horse guards parade
Our contingent at this year's march at the Cenotaph

To see more highlights from Remembrance, visit our social channels including Facebook and YouTube, for this year's video round up.

Watch on Instagram

Blind veterans marked Remembrance across the country

A blind veteran standing with two staff members in front of a wall of poppies
Blind Veterans And Supporters At Brighton Station On Armistice Day
Four blind veterans and another man who is holding a wreath of poppies

Veterans and staff in Scotland, Brighton and Northern Ireland at their local events

Blind veteran John standing in front of a memorial preparing to lay a wreath with staff member Peter
Wreaths And Crosses Laid At The Blind Veterans UK War Memorial In Rustington

Over 50 wreaths were laid on behalf of our charity across the UK

Colin and his three of his grandchildren with a wreath of poppies
Blind veteran Tony with Brighton station manager Danny standing next to the Brighton station memorial with poppy wreaths at the bottom
Blind veteran Terry and his Granddaughter laying a wreath in Peacehaven
Blind veteran Howell laying a wreath in Porthcawl
Blind veteran Sheila with a wreath at the Swansea war memorial
A Blind Veterans UK wreath in front of shower of poppies and two WWI soldier cut outs

Photos of blind veterans laying wreaths at ceremonies and services across the country

Many veterans at events across the country laid wreaths as part of our Gift a Wreath campaign. 

Learn about 'Gift a Wreath'
D-Day veteran George Chandler's Granddaughters carrying his photos and marching in his memory
Our CEO Adrian Bell, Member Michael Woods holding our wreath and his son Eddie
Blind veteran Ron holding a white and wearing medals standing with staff member Glynis

Veterans, staff and family members gathered at the Horses Guard Parade in London

Hear from Michael after he marched

Blind veterans Anthony, Arthur and Mary all laid wreaths at the Llandudno War Memorial

Blind veteran Nancy preparing to lay her wreath at our Rustington centre
Individual Headstones At Bear Road Cemetery in Brighton
Blind Veterans UK Contingent At Rustington Village Remembrance Parade

Bear Road Cemetery, veterans at the Rustington village parade and blind veteran Nancy with her wreath

Our group of blind veterans marching in London were led this year by Second World War veteran Dennis who, at 97, was our oldest veteran marching.

Dennis carried a wreath and was joined in this honour by blind veteran Mark who, very sadly, was marching with us for the last time.

Find out more about our veterans marching this Remembrance

Please give this Remembrance

Help us give blind veterans the support they need to live independently.

Donate now

Need support this Remembrance?

We support veterans of all generations, regardless of how or when they lost their sight. If you or someone you know is struggling with sight loss and served in the Armed Forces at any time, including National Service, then please get in touch.

Read more

Read more veterans' stories