Armistice Day 2015 in pictures: London falls silent to remember war dead in Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, the City of London and Woolwich
Londoners marked Armistice Day with two minutes' silence throughout the capital this morning, with services taking place in churches and businesses as well as some of the capital's landmarks.
Workers from the City of London Corporation and City of London Police gathered in Guildhall Yard to observe the two minutes' silence.
#cityoflondon prepares to honour nation's war dead at #guildhall #TwoMinuteSilence @CityPolice @PoppyLegion pic.twitter.com/lEvz72urik
— City of London (@cityoflondon) November 11, 2015
.@cityoflondon and @CityPolice staff observing #TwoMinuteSilence in #GuildhallYard. #RememberanceDay pic.twitter.com/CsHoaEAKU5
— City of London (@cityoflondon) November 11, 2015
Workers also gathered in the Lloyds Building, where the service was observed with the ringing of the Lutine Bell, the laying of wreaths before the Book of Remembrance and a two minute silence.
In Trafalgar Square, after an hour of readings and songs, people were invited to place poppy petals in the fountain. During the two minutes, called Silence in the Square, traffic lights were set to red.
Today's performers put poppies into the Trafalgar Square fountain as a final act of Remembrance for #ArmisticeDay. pic.twitter.com/yYEtUov9t8
— Royal British Legion (@PoppyLegion) November 11, 2015
These ladies, members of Ruislip Red Hatters, all dressed in red in Trafalgar Square #TwoMinuteSilence pic.twitter.com/tyzA19SIRX
— Mario Cacciottolo (@m_cacciottolo) November 11, 2015
Trafalgar Square for #ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/wAaxIv3ROp
— Ste McGonnell (@SteGonnell) November 11, 2015
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Whitehall was also shut off to traffic between Horse Guards Avenue and Parliament Square for a commemorative service to take place.
Among the regiments who lined the streets for the Whitehall ceremony were Gurkhas who had fought for Britain all… https://t.co/s39xpuad7N
— Gurkha Brigade (@Gurkha_Brigade) November 11, 2015
#2MinuteSilence a packed Whitehall paying their respects. #RemembranceDay2015 pic.twitter.com/pknOyfa3Ov
— Natalie Kempston (@natkempston) November 11, 2015
Numerous businesses also observed the two minutes' silence. Staff at The Ritz were among them
https://twitter.com/theritzlondon/status/664405952276377600
Football teams including Arsenal marked the moment.
#ArmisticeDay #lessweforget ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6rCccfCH3z
— . (@gunnerforafc) November 11, 2015
In Woolwich, the widow of Lee Rigby, Rebecca, and her son laid a wreath at the plaque to commemorate the soldier who was murdered in 2013.
The widow and son of murdered soldier Lee Rigby lay wreaths in Woolwich on #ArmisticeDay https://t.co/v1Z8CipB62 pic.twitter.com/ctNNUpeir6
— PA Media (@PA) November 11, 2015
And up and down the country, millions of people were silent as a mark of respect. The Princess Royal attended a service at the Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire.
A respectful silence from the whole school community #ArmisticeDay #WeWillRememberThem pic.twitter.com/0DB4esfPsq
— Red Hill Field PS (@redhillfield) November 11, 2015
At 11am the nation will pause for #TwoMinuteSilence. Share a pic of a poppy against your lips for #ArmisticeDay. pic.twitter.com/hLchFWw7AM
— Royal British Legion (@PoppyLegion) November 11, 2015
At the going down of the sun and in the morning.
We will remember them.#TwoMinuteSilence #ArmisticeDay pic.twitter.com/gRKYyCI1F1— Culdrose Military Wives Choir (@CuldroseMWC) November 11, 2015
#ArmisticeDay observed in #Cardiff city centre. https://t.co/yTZinBSzKt pic.twitter.com/zkvUXc4Qjt
— Mark Hawkins (@MarkHawkns) November 11, 2015
Pic just before #ArmisticeDay silence at #Southend shows amazing turnout. #Basildon & #Thurrock services full too. pic.twitter.com/ADyruUPV3I
— South Essex College (@SouthEssexColl) November 11, 2015
And even further afield. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall took part in a service in Canberra earlier today.
And there were representatives of the Royal British Legion in France too. David Bambridge, from Melton Mowbay, appeared on behalf of the British charity for commemorations at the Franco-British National Memorial in Thiepval near Albert, northern France.
