“The UK has fallen silent for the 101st Armistice Day since World War One to commemorate those who died in conflict.
“It is the centenary of the first two-minute silence, held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
“The Royal British Legion called on the nation to put busy lives on pause, set aside differences and remember those who risked their lives.
“Politicians marked the day by offering pledges to improve the lives of UK service personnel and their families.
“The tradition of a two-minute silence to remember the dead began exactly a year after the end of World War One.”
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