Lyme Regis has been chosen as the second Dorset location for a remarkable event marking 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Pages of the Sea, by filmmaker Danny Boyle, will take place on Lyme Regis beach on November 11, the centenary of Armistice day.

As part of the event, faces of the millions of people whose lives were lost or changed forever by the First World War will be etched on to 12 beaches across the UK in a ‘thank you’ designed by Boyle.

Over the course of several hours, a portrait of an individual from the First World War will emerge from the sand. And then, as the tide rises, it will wash away as those who gather on the beach take moment to say a collective goodbye. 

Carol Ann Duffy has written a poem especially for the moment, to be read by individuals, families and communities on the day. 

Cllr Mary Penfold, West Dorset District Council’s portfolio holder for enabling, said: “We are pleased that our beautiful, historically significant coastline in Lyme Regis has been chosen to mark this event. It promises to be a moving and reflective occasion."

Pages of the Sea will take place at Lyme Regis beach from 11am.