Armistice Collection (#7)

Squad Stand For Silence
The PNE starting eleven pay their respects to those who lost their lives in The Great War. PNE also remembered the 21 former PNE players that also lost their loves during the conflict

Sean Maguire Wearing A Poppy
Sean Maguire after coming on as a substitute for PNEs remembrance match against Rotherham United on Saturday 27th October 2018

Lukas Nmecha On The Ball
Lukas Nmecha with his eyes on the ball as PNE look to go five unbeaten in October 2018. PNE also remember those who lost their lives in the Great War, a poppy can be seen on Lukass shirt

A Focused Lukas Nmecha
Lukas Nmecha is focused a ever as PNE take on Rotherham United. A poppy can be seen on Lukass shirt as the team pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Great War

Lukas Nmecha Has All The Control
Lukas Nmecha shows his skill against Rotherham United, Lukas bears a poppy on his chest as PNE remember the Great War. PNE v Rotherham United 27th October 2018, Lukas Nmecha, Home Kit (6)

Daniel Johnson Running With The Ball
Preston North Ends Daniel Johnson running with the ball as they take on Rotherham United. The PNE players bears a poppy on his chest for remembrance

Daniel Johnson Pushes Forward
Daniel Johnson running the ball forward against Rotherham United. The PNE players bears a poppy on his chest as PNE remember the fallen

Callum Robinson Shows His Strength
PNEs very own CR7 shows his strength against a Rotherham player. Callum is wearing a poppy on his shirt in remembrance. PNE v Rotherham United 27th October 2018, Callum Robinson, Home Kit (31)

Robinson Takes On Williams
PNEs Callum Robinson takes on Rotherham midfielder Ryan Williams. Callum bears a poppy on his chest as PNE mark the centenary of the Armistice

Ben Pearson Rushes Forward
PNE midfielder Ben Pearson rushes forward wit the ball against Rotherham United. A poppy can be seen on Ben;s shirt to mark the centenary of the Armistice

Callum Robinson Remembers The Fallen Soldiers
Callum Robinson takes a moment to remember those who lost their lives in the Great War. A poppy can be seen on Callums short to mark the centenary of the Armistice

Alan Browne Looks To Strike
PNE midfielder Alan Browne looks to strike the ball against Rotherham United. A Poppy can be seen on Alans shirt to mark the centenary of the Armistice

Armistice Day event, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, WW1
Armistice Day event on 11 November 1918 with native military brass band in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania), to mark the end of the First World War. Date: 1918

Queue for Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, 1920
Just part of the huge queue waiting their turn to pass by and pay their respects to the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior following the Armistice Day ceremony in 1920. 1920

Group photo, Stanley Scouts and Cubs, Falkland Islands
Group photo, Stanley Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs, Falkland Islands, on Armistice Day 1930. Date: 1930

Chelson China cup and saucer - Britannia and Allied flags
Chelson China (New Chelsea Porcelain, Longton) cup and saucer. Transfers show Britannia and Allied flags and reads World War Peace - 1914-1919 - Liberty, Justice, Truth

Map of Germany, Belgium, France illustrating Armistice
A map illustrating the Armistice at the end of World War One. The black line shows the battle line on Armistice Day, 11th November 1918

Peace celebrations in Stocksbridge, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1919
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s00153

WORLD WAR I: ARMISTICE. The front page of the San Francisco Chronicle, 11 November 1918, announcing the end of World War I

The official notice of the armistice being read, Buckingham Palace, 1918 (1936). From His Majesty the King, 1910-1935, introduction by HW Wilson (Associated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1936)

Celebrating the end of the First World War, 1918, (1935). A print from King Emperors Jubilee, 1910-1935, by FGH Salusbury, Daily Express Publications, London, 1935

Signing of the Armistice to end the First World War, 11 November 1918 (1935). French Military and British Naval representatives outside the railway carriage in Compiegne in which the Armistice was

Merci!, c1918, (1926). Artist: L Sabattier
Merci!, c1918, (1926). Marianne kisses a French soldier (poilu) in gratitude for his efforts to win the First World War. In the background the figuure of a German soldier stands holding a white flag

Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau announces the end of the war, 11am, 11 November 1918 (1926). Artist: J Simont
French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau announces the end of the war, 11am, 11 November 1918 (1926)

The Joy of Paris, 11 November 1918, (1926). Artist: L Sabattier
The Joy of Paris, 11November 1918, (1926). Crowds on the streets celebrating the Armistice marking the end of World War I

The Armistice, 1859. Napoleon remarks Well, Brother, haven t they had almost Enough of This? Napoleon III and Francis Joseph are seen setting their eagles in the manner of those setting their

Armistice Day event in Eastbourne, Sussex
Armistice Day event at a war memorial in Eastbourne, Sussex, with military personnel, clergymen, a band and a crowd of spectators. Date: circa 1962

Finishing Poppy Wreaths
An ex-service man at work putting the finishing touches to some of the poppy wreaths for Armistice Day; the words Be Prepared are written on one Date: 1929

Cartoon, The first outing. Europe goes dance-crazy in the immediate aftermath of the Armistice, after five years of fighting. A couple dance the foxtrot in a cocktail bar. Date: 1919

Signed Treaty Document
The signed document agreeing an armistice between the Central Powers and Bolshevik Russia Date: January 1918

Coach of Armistice 1918
The railway coach in which the Armistice was signed, in the forests of Compiegne Date: 11 November 1918

Armistics Day 1918 Patients and Staff at Quex Park
Patients and Staff of the Quex Park VAD Hospital on Armistice Day 1918. They are gathered in front of Quex House. With them are Major PHG Powell-Cotton and his wife Hannah

King George V and others at first Armistice anniversary
King George V and other royal mourners taking part in the first Armistice anniversary (first Remembrance Day), 11 November 1919. Date: 1919

Chu Chin Chow Allied Powers Display at his Majestys Theatre
The cast of the First World War hit West End revue show, Chu Chin Chow, dressed in costume for an additional scene which had been a feature of the show since Armistice Night - with members dressed up

Tails Up by George Studdy, WW1 victory cartoon
A joyful dog enthusiastically wags his tail, and, in the process, a Union Jack flag, in celebration at the end of the First World War

Vickers Vimy bomber, fourth prototype
Vickers Vimy bomber, fourth and final prototype, serial no. F 9569. Too late for the war, the Vimy first flew on 30 November 1917 and only 13 were completed by the Armistice. Date: circa 1917-1918

Floral tributes at the Cenotaph, November 1920
A little girl adds her contribution to the mass of floral tributes left at the Cenotaph, following its unveiling in Whitehall at the Armistice Day ceremony on 11 November 1920

The Cenotaph in Whitehall
Unveiled by King George V on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920, the Cenotaph - memorial to the Glorious Dead - designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built from Portland stone. Date: 1920

The Cenotaph covered in flowers, November 1920
The Cenotaph in Whitehall, pictured swamped in floral tributes in the days following its unveiling at the Armistice Day ceremony on 11 November 1920. 1920

Crowds visiting the Cenotaph at night, November 1920
Artists impression of the newly unveiled cenotaph at night with dense crowds thronging past, many leaving flowers following the Armistice Day ceremony on 11 November 1920. 1920

Sphere cover cutting inscription on tomb of unknown warrior
Cutting the inscription on the grave of the unknown warrior in Westminster Abbey after the nave of the Abbey was closed to the public after six days of queues passing through to pay their respects

The Cenotaph unveiled, 1920
Page from The Sphere reporting on the unveiling of the Cenotaph in Whitehall by King George V on 11 November 1920. A temporary structure of wood

Sphere cover - King places wreath on unknown warrior coffin
Front cover of The Sphere showing King George V placing a wreath on the coffin of the body of the unknown warrior as it passed the cenotaph on its journey to Westminster Abbey where it would be

Sphere cover - Unknown Warrior number, 1920
Front cover of The Sphere magazine with a colour illustration depicting the coffin containing the body of the unknown warrior, covered in the union flag

The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior by Dudley Tennant
A vision of Westminster Abbey on the eve of Armistice Day, 1920 with the coffin containing the body of the unknown warrior swathed in the Padres flag. Date: 1920

Coffin for tomb of unknown warrior
The coffin in which the body of the unknown warrior lay. It was made from English oak and had wrought-iron handles - three on each side, and a metal plate, with sword and shield on top

Two minutes silence at Mansion House, 1920
Crowds observing the two minutes silence on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920, outside Mansion House in the City of London. Date: 1920

VCs filing past tomb of the Unknown Warrior
A hundred winners of the Victoria Cross filing past the grave of the Unknown Warrior after the burial service in Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920. Date: 1920

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"Remembering the First Remembrance Day: Reflecting on Armistice and its Significance" On November 11, 1918, the world witnessed a historic moment as the Signing of the Armistice took place in Compiegne, France, marking the end of World War I. This pivotal event paved the way for peace and remembrance. In 1920, a solemn tribute was paid to those who made the ultimate sacrifice with the unveiling of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. This sacred memorial at Westminster Abbey stands as a symbol of gratitude and respect towards all unidentified soldiers who fought valiantly. The Pall Mall Gazette proclaimed "Armistice Signed - Official, " spreading news that echoed across nations. The jubilation felt by millions was captured in monuments like the one dedicated to Royal Fusiliers in High Holborn, London—a testament to courage and resilience. Music played an integral role in commemorating this significant day. The GWR Swindon Works Band's heartfelt melodies on November 11th, 1938 resonated with emotions that transcended time—uniting people through shared memories. Within Westminster Abbey lies another poignant reminder—the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior—an eternal flame illuminating our collective gratitude for those who sacrificed their lives for freedom's cause. World War I brought forth innovative strategies such as camouflage; zebra-striped British transport ship Osterly decked out exemplified these efforts. It serves as a reminder not only of war's horrors but also humanity's ingenuity amidst adversity. A powerful image emerged when Kaiser Wilhelm II handed over his sword to Douglas Haig—a symbolic gesture representing Germany's surrender and paving way for reconciliation after years filled with strife and devastation. The Surrender of German Fleet at Sunset on November 21st, 1918 remains etched in history—a visual representation capturing hope dawning upon darkened horizons—a turning point towards lasting peace.