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WW1 outbreak's centenary marked with events in Wales | WW1 outbreak's centenary marked with events in Wales |
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Lights are going out across Wales to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One. | Lights are going out across Wales to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One. |
Commemorations are being led by a national service of remembrance at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff from 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 held. | People are encouraged to switch lights out between 22:00 and 23:00 BST with candlelit vigils being held. |
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. |
The Lights Out project was inspired by the words of wartime foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey. | The Lights Out project 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." |
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. |
In Cardiff, buildings across the city will turn the lights out with a solitary lamp lit in the Council Chamber in City Hall. | In Cardiff, buildings across the city will turn the lights out with a solitary lamp lit in the Council Chamber in City Hall. |
At Cardiff Castle a light will be placed in the window of the iconic clock tower. | At Cardiff Castle a light will be placed in the window of the iconic clock tower. |
The New Theatre will remember those who did not return with a single spotlit candle above the main doors of the theatre. | |
The Llandaff Cathedral service, led by Dean of Llandaff, Gerwyn Capon, is also attended by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as well as First Minister Carwyn Jones. | |
Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, gave a sermon in which he described war as a "sign of human failure", saying the service was about remembering sacrifice. | |
At the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, a single light will be kept on while the nearby Wales Millennium Centre 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. | At the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, a single light will be kept on while the nearby Wales Millennium Centre 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 were projected from the Memorial Arch in a project created by artist Bedwyr Williams. | |
A processional service also takes place at Bangor Cathedral from 23:00 BST. | A processional service also takes place at Bangor Cathedral from 23:00 BST. |
A torch-lit procession walked up Moel Famau near Mold with torches switched off at the summit for a two-minute silence, signifying war-time black-outs. | |
A vigil was also held at Caernarfon's cenotaph in Gwynedd. Soprano Julie Bulman will sing remembrance songs at 22:45 BST before urging the audience to blow out their candles. | |
Lights were 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 was held at St David's Church followed by a Lights Out event in the square. | |
Gwent Police paid tribute to 14 officers of the old Monmouthshire and Newport forces who died in the Great War. | Gwent Police paid tribute to 14 officers of the old Monmouthshire and Newport forces who died in the Great War. |
North Wales Police held a small service outside its headquarters in Colwyn Bay on Monday. | North Wales Police held a small service outside its headquarters in Colwyn Bay on Monday. |
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. |
The Llandaff Cathedral service is being broadcast live on S4C, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru. | The Llandaff Cathedral service is being broadcast live on S4C, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru. |