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Lights Out event marks WWI outbreak's centenary in Wales Lights Out event marks WWI outbreak's centenary in Wales
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The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One is to be marked in events across Wales.The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One is to be marked in events across Wales.
Britain declared war with Germany at 23:00 BST on 4 August, 1914.Britain declared war with Germany at 23:00 BST on 4 August, 1914.
Commemorations will be led by a national service of remembrance at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff at 22:00 BST, marking the start of four years of events in Wales.Commemorations will be led by a national service of remembrance at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff at 22:00 BST, marking the start of four years of events in Wales.
People are encouraged to switch lights out between 22:00 and 23:00 BST, with candlelit vigils being planned.People are encouraged to switch lights out between 22:00 and 23:00 BST, with candlelit vigils being planned.
The Lights Out project, launched by the Royal British Legion, was inspired by the words of wartime foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey.The Lights Out project, launched by the Royal British Legion, was inspired by the words of wartime foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey.
On the eve of war, he said: "The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life-time."On the eve of war, he said: "The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life-time."
Candle-lit vigil
Four years of war followed, and about six million men in the UK were mobilised. More than 700,000 - including an estimated 40,000 Welshmen - died.Four years of war followed, and about six million men in the UK were mobilised. More than 700,000 - including an estimated 40,000 Welshmen - died.
Events are planned across Britain, with public buildings and local authorities urged to switch lights out.Events are planned across Britain, with public buildings and local authorities urged to switch lights out.
Among others, a service of commemoration is planned in Glasgow, where the Commonwealth Games have been held, and a candle-lit vigil of prayer at London's Westminster Abbey.Among others, a service of commemoration is planned in Glasgow, where the Commonwealth Games have been held, and a candle-lit vigil of prayer at London's Westminster Abbey.
First Minister Carwyn Jones will be at the Llandaff Cathedral service, which will also be attended by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, will lead the service.First Minister Carwyn Jones will be at the Llandaff Cathedral service, which will also be attended by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, will lead the service.
Mr Jones said: "It is an opportunity to reflect and commemorate a terrible period in our history that changed the world and shaped the Wales that we live in today."Mr Jones said: "It is an opportunity to reflect and commemorate a terrible period in our history that changed the world and shaped the Wales that we live in today."
The first minister added: "Today marks a defining moment in our history. The events that took place following 4 August, 1914 had monumental consequences that rippled throughout our history.The first minister added: "Today marks a defining moment in our history. The events that took place following 4 August, 1914 had monumental consequences that rippled throughout our history.
"Commemorative events are happening across Wales today and they serve to ensure we never forget a moment that would have affected the lives of every person living in Wales.""Commemorative events are happening across Wales today and they serve to ensure we never forget a moment that would have affected the lives of every person living in Wales."
At the Senedd, a single light will be kept on between 22:00 and 23:00 BST.At the Senedd, a single light will be kept on between 22:00 and 23:00 BST.
Field of remembranceField of remembrance
The Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff will turn its famous inscription - the bilingual poem by Gwyneth Lewis - into a burning flame and audiences will be invited to take part in the Lights Out event.The Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff will turn its famous inscription - the bilingual poem by Gwyneth Lewis - into a burning flame and audiences will be invited to take part in the Lights Out event.
In Bangor, the faces of soldiers and civilians will be projected from the Memorial Arch in a project created by artist Bedwyr Williams.In Bangor, the faces of soldiers and civilians will be projected from the Memorial Arch in a project created by artist Bedwyr Williams.
A torch-lit procession will walk up Moel Famau in the Clwydian Range at 21:30 BST, with torches being switched off at the summit at 22:15 BST for a two-minute silence, signifying war-time black-outs.A torch-lit procession will walk up Moel Famau in the Clwydian Range at 21:30 BST, with torches being switched off at the summit at 22:15 BST for a two-minute silence, signifying war-time black-outs.
A vigil will be held at Caernarfon's cenotaph in Gwynedd, from 22:00 BST. Soprano Julie Bulman will sing remembrance songs at 22:45 BST before urging the audience to blow out their candles.A vigil will be held at Caernarfon's cenotaph in Gwynedd, from 22:00 BST. Soprano Julie Bulman will sing remembrance songs at 22:45 BST before urging the audience to blow out their candles.
Lights will be switched off at Swansea council's Civic Centre, Guildhall and Penllergaer offices for an hour and candles will be lit at the entrances.Lights will be switched off at Swansea council's Civic Centre, Guildhall and Penllergaer offices for an hour and candles will be lit at the entrances.
In Merthyr Tydfil, a service will be held at St David's Church at 21:00 BST, followed an hour later by a Lights Out event in the square.In Merthyr Tydfil, a service will be held at St David's Church at 21:00 BST, followed an hour later by a Lights Out event in the square.
Gwent Police will pay tribute to 14 officers of the old Monmouthshire and Newport forces who died in the Great War.Gwent Police will pay tribute to 14 officers of the old Monmouthshire and Newport forces who died in the Great War.
A group of officers and staff formed a Gwent Police history group to research the men who died and poppy crosses will be planted in a new field of remembrance at the force headquarters in Cwmbran.A group of officers and staff formed a Gwent Police history group to research the men who died and poppy crosses will be planted in a new field of remembrance at the force headquarters in Cwmbran.
To mark the start of the war, South Wales Police have recorded a film featuring serving officers, each reciting a verse of Laurence Binyon's poem For the Fallen.To mark the start of the war, South Wales Police have recorded a film featuring serving officers, each reciting a verse of Laurence Binyon's poem For the Fallen.
The force is also appealing for information from the public to help them research the history of officers who fought and died.The force is also appealing for information from the public to help them research the history of officers who fought and died.
Various World War One events, including debates and school projects, will be held at the National Eisteddfod in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.Various World War One events, including debates and school projects, will be held at the National Eisteddfod in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.