An exhibition commemorating the end of the First World War will be open to the public at Ramsey Courthouse from October 28 to November 13.

It will be open every day, including weekends, from 10am - 4pm.

Exhibition organiser Alby Oldham will launch this year’s Poppy Appeal at the Courthouse at 7pm on Saturday, October 27, and will talk about his recent visit to the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, as a representative of Ramsey branch of the Royal British Legion.

Since 2014, Ramsey Commissioners and the RBL have marked the 100th anniversary of the death of every local person who gave their lives during the Great War by laying a simple cross at the cenotaph.

This will continue during the month of November:

November 14 will be the centenary of the loss of Private George Kay Fleming - 2nd/10th Battalion, The King’s (Liverpool Regiment).

He was the youngest son of John and Emily Fleming, of Hanley Villas, Ramsey.

His father was chief officer on the Steam Packet vessels SS Fenella and Mona’s Isle.

Prior to enlisting, George worked for Kneale Bros, butchers. He had been on active service in France for a year and a half when he met his death. He is buried in Lezayre Churchyard. He was 21.

November 19 - Private John R.V. Quayle - Royal Army Service Corps. Little is known of Private Quayle’s family or active service. Records indicate that the family name was actually Kermode, although he enlisted and served in the army as Quayle.

It was reported in the Ramsey Courier (November 29, 1918) that an impressive military funeral had taken place in Ramsey of Private Quayle, who had died from influenza while returning from France. Great sympathy was sent to his father, his sister, May and his brother Jack.

It was reported that his last words were ’Bring me to Ramsey’.

He is buried at Kirk Maughold.

At 6.30pm on each of the above dates, a cross will be placed at the war memorial. Any relatives who wish to attend should contact Gemma Kelly at the town hall on 801100. Members of the public are also welcome to attend.