Farnham in Surrey, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Two Minute Silence
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, March 23, 2025
1. Two Minute Silence Marker
In this place, on 10th May 1916, what is thought to be the world's first two minute silence was observed prior to an agricultural fair and May day fair organised to raise funds for the British Red Cross.
At 11.00am all those gathered paused for two minutes as a token of respect to the memory of those who had fallen during the war, to the wounded, to the prisoners and to those who were fighting for their country.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Events • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1916.
Location. 51° 12.93′ N, 0° 47.952′ W. Marker is in Farnham, England, in Surrey. It is on Castle Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the front of a Pizza Express. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Castle Street, Farnham, England GU9 7LS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Castle Street (a few steps from this marker); 10 Castle Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Farnham Almshouses (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Andrew's Parish Church (about 180 meters away); S F Cody 1867-1913 (approx. 8.2 kilometers away); The Reverend William Addison VC (1883-1962) (approx. 10.4 kilometers away); Brigadier Manley James VC,DSO,MBE,MC (1896-1975) (approx. 10.5 kilometers away); The Old Court (approx. 10.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farnham.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, March 23, 2025
2. Two Minute Silence Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
