Remembrance Sunday in Pictures
On November 11th 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, millions of men laid down their guns as this was the end of World War 1. This year 2022 celebrates the 104th anniversary of this event. Remembrance Sunday is held in the United Kingdom as a day to remember the contribution of the British military, servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
Here we have selected photos from past history to more recent times to show the power of Remembrance Day in pictures.
King George V on 7 November 1919 - The first Remembrance Day
The first Remembrance Day was specifically dedicated by King George V on 7 November 1919 as a day of remembrance for members of the armed forces who were killed during World War 1. From then on, Armistice Day increasingly became known as Remembrance Day. The focus was no longer on the armistice and the end of the war it became a day to remember and honour those who had died during the war.
Crowd scene during the first Remembrance Day at the Centotaph in 1919
The first Remembrance Day - Two minute silence oxford street November 11 1919
Huge crowds at the Royal Exchange in London on Armistice Day on 11th November 1936.
British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and his wife, 11th November 1936.
British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin (1867 - 1947) and his wife buy poppies as they leave 10 Downing Street in London for the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day, 11th November 1936.
People line the streets and rooftops in a view of the Cenotaph War memorial in Whitehall today during remembrance Sunday in 1938.
Princess Elizabeth, November 1947.
Princess Elizabeth laying a wreath on the Cenotaph War memorial in London, England during the Remembrance Day, November 1947.
Margaret Thatcher lays wreath at the Cenotaph War memorial in London, England. On Remembrance Day November 1977. She is not yet Prime Minister. Behind her stands the serving Prime Minister James Callaghan.
Crosses put on the railings of The Tower of London with names of soilders Killed in Action.
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red. Art installation by artist Paul Cummin - Tower of London, 2014
At the Tower of London in 2014, there was a very special remembrance of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1.
An art installation titled ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ was on display during the summer of 2014 in London. Created by artist Paul Cummins, 888,246 ceramic poppies have filled the Tower’s moat, with each poppy representing a British military fatality during the war.
We want thank all the men and women in the British services from past to present. This Remembrance day in pictures is to remember everyone who sacrificed their lives during all wars and conflicts, may you all rest in peace.
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