Join us at the National Maritime Museum to mark Remembrance Day.

In partnership with Matglen International Consulting, we invite you to remember the Armed Forces and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth, through a mix of personal narratives and performances.

The reality of war has many different facets. Keynote speaker Ally Musthan will share his personal experiences and explore Remembrance from a place where we can all freely share our thoughts and perceptions. 

The event includes talks and tours, a display of memorabilia, drill instruction, plus an interactive WWII dance performance with educator Teal Darkenwald and students from Bird College.

Jump to:

• Dance performance
• Talks and tours
• Actvities

Event schedule

Welcome to Remembrance Day: A Call to Mind

12.00 - 12.20 | Romney Road entrance 

Join us at the Romney Road entrance of the National Maritime Museum to start off the afternoon with a bugler. Keynote speaker Ally Musthan will do a short speech introducing the day and the events coming up.

Tours and talks

How We Remember: Personal Mementos From WW1 

13.00 - 13.25 | Forgotten Fighters Gallery 

Join Royal Museums Greenwich Visitor Assistant Tessa for a walk through the Forgotten Fighters Gallery to explore some of the inspirational stories and belongings of those who fought in World War 1.

Talk by Ally Musthan

13.25 - 13.35 | Forgotten Fighters Gallery  

Keynote speaker Ally Musthan shares his personal experiences in a no-holds-barred, inclusive way. The reality of war has many different facets, and his story is a vital part of the day's proceedings.

In 2009, Ally Musthan (pictured) joined the Honourable Artillery Company, the only reservist surveillance and target acquisition regiment in the British Army. He later joined the 7th Battalion, The Rifles C Company, where he participated in countless training exercises in the UK and abroad before deploying on an operational tour in Afghanistan. 

In 2018, Musthan won the Inspiration of the Year award by the British Ex-Forces in Business organisation for his exemplary transition from the military into the civilian workforce. In 2021, Musthan started Matglen International Consulting, a security risk management consultancy company which engages, trains, and mentors veterans into sustainable work within the security sector.

His biggest achievement to date is his role as The City of London’s Divisional Secretary for the Soldiers, Sailors & Airman’s Families Association (SSAFA) where he supports vulnerable service personnel, veterans, and their families with a small team of amazing volunteers. Musthan has represented SSAFA at events at 10 Downing Street and the Guard’s Chapel.

www.matglenint.org

The Journey by Sea to the Falklands 

13.40 - 13.50 | Propeller Space

Join this talk about the journey to war with Falklands veteran Paul Fuller. Sjt Paul Fuller will discuss his reason for joining the Armed Forces, his journey to the Falklands and where he is now in life.

Katharine Furse: Director of the Women's Royal Naval Service 

15.00 - 15.20 | Forgotten Fighters Gallery

This talk is about an amazing woman, Katharine Furse, whose service in both world wars led her to be awarded three service medals and a Damehood amongst other honours. 

Born in 1875, Katherine joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VADs) in the First World War. Her exceptional administrative ability and bravery on the front line meant that she was eventually promoted to lead the whole organisation.

In later life, she became a championship skier and she was head of the Sea Rangers and director of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Much admired by her friend Virginia Woolf, Katharine was a pioneer campaigner for international feminism. Join Suzy to find out more.

The Call to Duty

15.40 - 15.50 | Propeller Space

Join this talk led by Paul Jacob GM, where he recalls being deployed to Afghanistan at age 19, being involved in a double IED explosion, and what inspired his current project, Project Eye Believe, in aid of SSAFA the Armed Forces charity.

About Paul Jacob

Paul’s story is one of incredible resilience and unwavering determination. In 2007, he answered the call of duty and joined the Army’s 2nd Battalion, the Rifles. Little did he know that his path would lead to unimaginable challenges and a journey of astonishing achievements. In 2009, Paul’s life took a dramatic turn when he was blinded by an IED in Sangin, Afghanistan.

However, Paul’s spirit remained unbroken. Despite his blindness, he accomplished feats that defy conventional expectations. Paul became the first war-blinded person to ascend to Everest Base Camp, a testament to his unwavering willpower. He didn’t stop there, completing marathons and taking part in large cycling events. As a member of the Invictus choir, Paul even contributed to a UK number-one hit. His journey is a living embodiment of the human potential to overcome adversity.

 www.PaulJacobsGM.com

Banner image: Yeo Tetraptych by Paddy Hartley, artist and former Royal Museums Greenwich Practitioner in Residence. Paddy Hartley is an artist working in ceramic, fabric and assemblage who explores themes of memorialisation and remembrance and the origins of World War I reconstruction.

Find out more about his work at Royal Museums Greenwich