Cenotaph Collection (page 5)

London Peace Procession, 19th July 1919
British naval contingent passing the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, as part of the Peace Day Victory procession or parade. Date: 19th July 1919

American troops in Victory Parade, 1919
American troops in the Victory Parade on Peace Day pass the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London, 19th July 1919 Date: 19th July 1919

Peace Day celebrations in London 1919
Peace Day celebrations in London, 19th July 1919, to celebrate the end of World War One. Flags of the Allied nations fly from windows along Whitehall and crowds line the street by the Cenotaph

Peace Day Victory parade in London 1919
The British contingent of the Victory Parade in Whitehall passing the Cenotaph on Peace Day, 19th July 1919. Date: 19th July 1919

Whitehall and Cenotaph
Whitehall, Westminster, London. Here is shown the Cenotaph, with the gleaming buildings of the War Office in the background and the dark shadow of the Treasury (left). Date: 1950s

Auckland Museum, Auckland, New Zealand

Cenotaph, Queens Gardens, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand - aerial
Cenotaph, Queens Gardens, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, aerial

Royal Bengal Tiger at the cenotaph, Ranthambhor National Park, India

Avila, San Vicente Church
Gothic-Romanesque cenotaph of San Vicente in the Romanesque basilica of San Vicente, Avila (UNESCO World Heritage City), Autonomous Community of Castile-Leon, Spain, April 2008

Muslim Tourist entering the gate of Isa Khan Niyazis Tomb
Muslim tourist entering the Isa Khan Niyazis Tomb. Isa Khan Niyazis Tomb: Constructed in 1547 CE, it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi

Gates of Isa Khan Niyazi Tomb
Isa Khan Niyazis Tomb: Constructed in 1547 CE, it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suris court of the Suri dynasty, who fought against the Mughals

Complete view of Isa Khan Niyazis Garden Tomb
Constructed in 1547 CE, it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suris court of the Suri dynasty, who fought against the Mughals

Complete view of Humayuns Tomb - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Humayuns tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayuns son Akbar) in 1569-70. The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993

Humayuns Tomb - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Humayuns tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayuns son Akbar) in 1569-70. The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993

Sunrise at Heros Square, Budapest, Hungary
Heroes Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders

Vintage print of Presidents James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley
Vintage American history print of Presidents James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley. It includes the dates of their births and deaths and reads: In Memoriam, Godas will

American flags placed in the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery
May 30, 2011 - American flags placed in the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day

A grave site at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France
May 24, 2014 - A grave site can be seen as U.S. Marines and their French counterparts gather at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France

The American Flag rests in front a headstone
May 25, 2006 - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from across the Washington D.C. joined forces to place over 227, 000 flags at the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery

American flags rest in front of headstones at Madingley American Cemetery
Cambridge, England, May 31, 2004 - Some 3, 812 American World War II veterans were remembered during Memorial Day at the Madingley American Cemetery

Representative of the Australian Defense Force salutes a cross after laying a wreath
Yokohama, Japan, April 25, 2006 - Representative of the Australian Defense Force salutes a cross after laying a wreath, in the Hodogaya British Commonwealth War Cemetery

An American flag flies at half staff
December 28, 2006 - In honor of former President Gerald Ford, an American flag flies at half staff at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio

Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at the Black Hills National Cemetery
December 11, 2010 - Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at the Black Hills National Cemetery, South Dakota

Changing of guard at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

THE SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKLIN, 2. Salmon-Fishing the Ice. 3. Cenotaph erected Captain Hall. 4. Lieutenant Irvings Monument. 6. Toolooahs Sledge. 7. Meeting Ooqueesiksilliks. ENGRAVING 1880

Soviet Memorial commemorating the fallen soldiers of the Red Army, Strasse des 17. Juni street, Tiergarten district, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Burschenschaftsdenkmal fraternity monument on the Goepelskuppe peak, war memorial for fallen members of the student fraternities

Wolayer Lake or Wolayersee with the Wolayersee hut and war memorial, Carnic Alps, Lesachtal, Carinthia, Austria

Monument to the Battle of the Nations, Voelkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

War memorial on the promenade, Munster, Munsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Memorial to the fallen of the Cuirassier Regiment of Driesen, Westphalian regiment, Nr. 4. Promenade, Munster, Munsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Memorial for the victims of the two world wars, Munster, Munsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Relief of a warrior with sword and helmet, memorial for the victims of the two world wars, Munster, Munsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Lettering The Glorious Dead, The Cenotaph War Memorial, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom

CHINA: CENOTAPH, c1900. Cenotaph erected to the banjin (or panchen) lama of Tibet, on the grounds of the Hwang She monastery in China, about a mile beyond the north wall of Peking. Photographed c1900

Whitehall Cenotaph
July 1919: War memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens is erected in Whitehall, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Midtown Manhattan Over A Graveyard
View over a cemetery in the borough of Queens to the skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan including the United Nations Secretariat building, 1950s. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Victory Celebrations in Paris - End of WW1
Victory celebration in Paris following the end of World War One - 14th July 1919 - The delegation from Alsace-Lorraine arrives at the Cenotaph. Date: 1919

Portsmouth WW1 War Memorial - To Our Sailors
The Guildhall Square Cenotaph, Portsmouth - World War One Memorial - To Our Sailors - Sailor manning a machine gun. Date: circa 1920

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - looking North
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. Designed by Edwin Lutyens, the permanent structure was built from Portland stone between 1919 and 1920 by Holland, Hannen & Cubitts

The Cenotaph, Blackpool, Lancashire - dedicated in 1923. Date: 1923

The dedication of the Cenotaph. Whitehall, London
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the permanent structure was built from Portland stone between 1919 and 1920 by Holland, Hannen & Cubitts

The Cenotaph before unveiling
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London before unveiling on 11th November 1920. Date: 1920

Durban, South Africa - Town Hall and Cenotaph Date: circa 1920s

Armistice Day
11th November 1928: The anniversary of the day that fighting ended in World War I at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Armistice Day
11th November 1928: The anniversary of the day that fighting ended in World War I at the Cenotaph, Whitehall. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Crown Prince of Japan in London The Prince pays his tribute at the cenotaph 10 May 1921

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"Remembering the Sacrifice: Old Bill paying his respects at the Cenotaph in Whitehall" On that solemn day of November 11, 1919, as the world observed its first Remembrance Day, a poignant scene unfolded in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. Old Bill, a symbol of countless soldiers who had fought valiantly during World War I, knelt before this powerful monument dedicated to their fallen comrades. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and unveiled on November 11th, 1920 - exactly two years after the armistice was signed - The Cenotaph stands tall as an enduring symbol of remembrance and reverence. Its stoic presence has witnessed countless moments etched into history. Intriguingly enough, another Cenotaph exists across oceans in India's Ranthambhor National Park. Here, a regal Royal Bengal Tiger pauses beside its own cenotaph-like structure; a reminder that even nature pays homage to those who have departed. Back in London's bustling streets lies yet another iconic moment captured by time: The cortege of the Unknown Warrior passing by the revered Cenotaph. This symbolic journey honored all unidentified soldiers lost during World War I and forever linked them with this hallowed ground. Beyond London's borders lie other tributes to sacrifice. St Annes on Sea proudly displays its own cenotaph while Morecambe's Winter Gardens shares space with this memorial too. These Lancashire landmarks serve as reminders that remembrance knows no boundaries. As we gaze upon these images from different corners of time and place – whether it be Constable’s depiction of Sir Joshua Reynolds' cenotaph or snapshots from 1921 or today – one thing remains clear: The Cenotaph is more than just stone and marble; it embodies our collective gratitude for those who gave everything so that we may live in peace.