Armistice Day Collection

England, London, Tower of London, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper, 888

L'Apotheose du Droit; M. Clemenceau a la tribune de la Chambre, le 11 novembre 1918... 1918. Creator: J Simont
L'Apotheose du Droit; M. Clemenceau a la tribune de la Chambre, le 11 novembre 1918, a quatre heures de l'apres-midi, 1918

Boulevard and Porte de Saint-Denis, November 11, 1918. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
Boulevard and Porte de Saint-Denis, November 11, 1918

Cologne, Germany, early 20th century
3781066 Cologne, Germany, early 20th century; (add.info.: Cologne, Germany, early 20th century. Armistice Day, 11 November 1919, 11 o clock. Postcard.); Lebrecht History

The wedding of Michael and Annette Owen from Tamworth. 11th November 1972

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

Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret... Armistice Day, 1945, (1951)
Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and the Duchess of Kent on Armistice Day, 1945, (1951). Mary of Teck (1867-1953) with her granddaughters the Princess Elizabeth (born 1926)

Chelsea Honors Nobby Stiles and Remembrance Day at Burnley Match, 2020
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Chelsea players observe a minute of silence in memory of Former England player Nobby Stiles MBE

The Unknown Warriors Grave, Westminster Abbey (b / w photo)
3093992 The Unknown Warriors Grave, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unknown Warriors Grave, Westminster Abbey)

The Cenotaph, Armistice Day, Whitehall, London (b / w photo)
3093097 The Cenotaph, Armistice Day, Whitehall, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cenotaph, Armistice Day, Whitehall, London)

Armistice Day at the War Memorial, London Zoo, 11th November 1923 (b / w photo)
3043053 Armistice Day at the War Memorial, London Zoo, 11th November 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Armistice Day Procession, Bristol, Wednesday 11th November 1936

Armistice Day celebrated in Brussels. British soldiers march past the tomb of the unknown soldier. 12th November 1944

Volunteer Poppy Seller prepares for the Poppy Appeal, Middlesbrough, Teesside, November 1978

Poppy Crosses being placed at Graves in Cemetery ahead of Armistice Day, Middlesbrough, November 1978

Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. The coffin in the railway car at Victoria Station. 11th November 1920

Filling in the Unknown Warriors grave in Westminster Abbey, London. 18th November 1920

Homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. Procession passing through Boulogne, France. 10th November 1920

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lays a wreath on the Cenotaph in Whitehall during Remembrance Day services in Whitehall. Looking on are Earl Home and Lord Carrington (behind) 11th November 1962

The combined British Legion branches of Standard Motors, Coventry Gauge & Tool and Coventry Precision Ltd. marching to St. Barbaras Church for the Rememberance Service. 11th November 1962

King George VI Attending Armistice Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, Nov 11th, 1936, 1937
King George VI (When Duke of York) Attending Armistice Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, November 11th, 1936, 1937. The Duke of York (1920-1936) became King George VI on 11 December 1936

Armistice, Paris, 1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Armstice Day, 1936, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

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

Premier League Showdown: Brighton vs Sheffield United (12NOV23) - Intense Action at American Express Stadium
Match action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Sheffield United during the 2023/24 season, at the American Express Stadium on the 12th November 2023

Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Sheffield United: Intense Premier League Clash at American Express Stadium (12NOV23)
Match action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Sheffield United during the 2023/24 season, at the American Express Stadium on the 12th November 2023

Premier League Clash: Brighton vs. Sheffield United (12NOV23) - Intense Action at American Express Stadium
Match action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Sheffield United during the 2023/24 season, at the American Express Stadium on the 12th November 2023

Memorial Service on Platform 1 at Paddington Station, 11th November 1920
A solemn view of Paddington station showing crowds gathering on Platform 1 to commemorate Armistice Day in November 1920

The Dornier Do X, the German flying boat, seen here with her flag at half mast in honour of the Armistice Day, 1930. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Palestine disturbances 1936 Celebration Armistice Day
Palestine disturbances 1936. Celebration of Armistice Day at the War Graves Cemetery on Mount Scopus. 1936, Jerusalem

Palestine disturbances 1936 Military troop leaving
Palestine disturbances 1936. Military troop leaving the War Graves Cemetery after service on Armistice Day, Mount Scopus. 1936, Jerusalem

Palestine disturbances 1936 Military Band leaving
Palestine disturbances 1936. Military Band leaving the Jerusalem War Cemetery on Armistice Day, Mount Scopus. 1936, Jerusalem

POSTER: ARMISTICE, 1941. Poster announcing an Armistice Day celebration for the Free French and their friends in New York City. Illustration by Henri Laussucq, 1941

Flowers To Remember
11th November 1920: A woman placing flowers at the Cenotaph in memory of the dead of the Great War. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY: ARMISTICE DAY. Parade down 5th Avenue in New York City, celebrating Armistice Day, November 1918

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"Remembering Armistice Day: A Reflection on England's Historic Commemorations" Armistice Day holds a significant place in the hearts of the English people, particularly in London. The iconic Tower of London has witnessed countless tributes to this solemn occasion throughout history. One such tribute that captured the nation's attention was "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, " an awe-inspiring installation by ceramic artist, which adorned the Tower's grounds. In 1945, as Queen Mary stood alongside Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret at the Tower, they marked Armistice Day with reverence and gratitude for those who sacrificed their lives during World War II. This poignant moment symbolized hope for a brighter future. Years later, on November 11th, 1972, Michael and Annette Owen from Tamworth celebrated their wedding against the backdrop of Armistice Day. Their union served as a reminder that love can flourish even amidst remembrance. The Unknown Warriors Grave at Westminster Abbey stands as a powerful testament to honor all fallen soldiers. In black-and-white photographs capturing its solemnity, we glimpse into a time when mourning was etched upon every face during funeral processions for these nameless heroes. Across Whitehall in London lies another iconic site – The Cenotaph – where generations have gathered to pay respects on Armistice Day. Black-and-white images transport us back to moments frozen in time; King George VI attending ceremonies there in both 1936 and 1937 evokes deep emotions tied to sacrifice and unity. Armistice celebrations were not confined solely within city limits; even London Zoo played host to commemorations on November 11th, 1923. Vintage photographs reveal crowds gathering around war memorials while honoring those who bravely fought for peace. Lastly, we journey back further through time with an image from Paris in 1918 when armistices were signed across Europe.