This year marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War One. The day commemorates the lives of the people who died during the 4-year war.
At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1919, the war was officially over. Each year at this time a two minutes silence is observed.
The two minute silence was declared by King George V on November 7, 1919.
"...all work, all sound, and all locomotion should cease, so that in perfect stillness the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead." (King George V)
To read the complete declaration go to The Guardian
This year following the two minute silence there is an invitation to toot horns and ring church bells to recreate the celebration and joy people experienced in learning that the war was over.
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