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St. Pauls, London - 1st Remebrance Day - 2 minutes silence
On 11th November 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice day, the Britsh nation, in response to an invitation by King George V, stood in silence for two minutes at 11 o clock in remembrance of all who had given their lives in the First World War. Date: 1919
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Media ID 11587569
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
11th Anniversary Armistice Crowds Dead Honour Honouring Massed Masses Memory Minutes Pauls Remembrance Silence Silent 1919
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the solemn and historic moment of the first Remembrance Day observance at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on November 11, 1919. The date marked the first anniversary of the Armistice agreement that ended the First World War, and the British nation came together in response to a call from King George V to honor the memory of the over one million men and women who had lost their lives in the conflict. The image shows a sea of masses of people, both civilians and soldiers, gathered in the city to pay their respects. The crowd is silent, standing in a two-minute memorial to the fallen. In the foreground, a statue of Queen Victoria, a symbol of the British monarchy and its enduring history, stands watch over the scene. The cathedral's iconic dome looms in the background, its grandeur a stark contrast to the somber mood of the gathering. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War and the collective grief and determination of the British people to remember and honor those who had given their lives. The scene is a testament to the enduring power of community and the importance of remembering history, as well as the human capacity for resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
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