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Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). Creator: Unknown
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Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). A scene in Whitehall at 11 o clock on November 11th, 1918, when it was known that at long last hostilities has ceased. Soldiers, nurses and members of the public celebrate the end of the First World War as Big Ben strikes the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month. From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1935]
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This photo print, titled "Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918" captures a momentous scene in Whitehall on that historic day. It was taken by an unknown photographer and featured in the book "The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures" published by Odhams Press Ltd. in London, 1935. In this powerful image, we witness the joyous celebration as news spreads that hostilities have finally ceased at the end of World War I. At precisely 11 o'clock on November 11th, soldiers, nurses, and members of the public gather together to commemorate Armistice Day. As Big Ben strikes its eleventh chime on this significant date – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – emotions run high. Amidst a sea of waving flags and banners representing Britain's unity and resilience during wartime, people from all walks of life come together to revel in this long-awaited peace. The iconic clock tower known as Big Ben stands tall in the background while cars line up along Westminster Palace. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder not only of victory over adversity but also pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. It encapsulates a pivotal moment when hope triumphed over despair—a testament to human resilience and determination amidst one of history's darkest periods. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it transports us back to that fateful morning filled with relief and jubilation—an enduring symbol commemorating an armistice that forever changed our world.
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