The Western Front Association's Armistice Day 2024 ceremony at the Cenotaph

Published on 11 November 2024

Every year, on 11 November, The Western Front Association holds a major commemoration event at the Cenotaph in London. This draws thousands of onlookers and is supported by the Ministry of Defence who participate in the two minutes silence.

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Photographs from the day

A series of images from the day are available elsewhere on the WFA's website

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