Remembrance: A Call to Mind

Join us at the National Maritime Museum to mark Remembrance Day through live performances and films.

Organised in partnership with Ally Musthan from Matglen Veterans Hub and dance artist Teal Darkenwald, A Call to Mind broadens the conversation around Remembrance.

Through creative expression, shared experiences and activities, the event brings new stories, lived experiences, mental health perspectives and performance into the Museum.

This event is suitable for all ages, and will highlight how conflict, memory and resilience continue to shape lives today.

Join us to listen, reflect and remember – together.

Find out about the events taking place below.

12pm- 12.10pm | Outside the National Maritime Museum

The commemorations will begin with a Reveille from Bugle Major, Sergeant Jake Pugsley.

Keynote speaker Ally Musthan will give a short speech introducing the day and the events coming up. This will be followed by a one minute silence.

1.30pm - 1.40pm | Forgotten Fighters Gallery

What is life like in the Navy? Learn about Petty Officer Ryan Scott's naval career, from the opportunities and challenges he has encountered to the lessons that have shaped him.

Ryan will discuss his role in helping develop future Navy policies, offering an insight into how individual service members can contribute to meaningful change – and help shape the future of the organisation.

Ryan’s story is one of personal choice, service and lasting impact.

1.40pm-1.50pm | Forgotten Fighters Gallery

Listen to a spoken word performance written and performed by author Douggie John.

'More Secondhand War Stories' comprises four short vignettes that showcase veterans of the Second World War.

Individuals featured include Mr Ashley, a Barbadian senior citizen and former RAF pilot, who lived alone in a run-down Deptford council house, and 'Green Park Jim' who served in the British Army. Following personal tragedy, Jim ended up rough sleeping in Green Park Underground Station.

1.50pm-2.00pm | Forgotten Fighters Gallery

Discover the difference volunteering makes at Greenwich Sea Cadets. Find out how becoming a friend helps create life-changing opportunities for young people, whatever their background.