World War One Anniversary: PICS
To mark 100 years since Britain joined World War One, ceremonies and remembrances were held across the UK and in Belgium
To mark 100 years since Britain joined World War One, ceremonies and remembrances were held across the UK and in Belgium
Light is beamed into the sky from Trafalgar Square to mark the100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One, in London August 4, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hackett (BRITAIN - Tags: CONFLICT ANNIVERSARY CITYSCAPE TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
People observe a moment of silence near a war memorial in Westminster during "Lights Out", as part ... Read More
People observe a moment of silence near a war memorial in Westminster during "Lights Out", as part of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One, in London August 4, 2014. Lights across Britain switched off for an hour on Monday night in a tribute to the dead of World War One inspired by the prophetic observation of Britain's foreign minister on the eve of war 100 years ago. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY CONFLICT)
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People enjoy an artwork entitled "Spectra" by Japanese visual artist Ryoji Ikeda during "Lights Out", as part of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One (WWI), in London August 4, 2014. Lights across Britain were being switched off for an hour on Monday night in a tribute to the dead of World War One, inspired by the prophetic observation of Britain's foreign minister on the eve of war 100 years ago. Spectra's illuminations will light up the London skyline for seven nights. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Read LessA message on a wreath laid by Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron is seen at the Cenotaph, follow... Read More
A message on a wreath laid by Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron is seen at the Cenotaph, following a ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One (WW1), in Glasgow, Scotland August 4, 2014. REUTERS/Danny Lawson/Pool (BRITAIN - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY)
Read LessSome 600 balloons emblazoned with a poppy and the name of a fallen soldier flutter in the sky during... Read More
Some 600 balloons emblazoned with a poppy and the name of a fallen soldier flutter in the sky during the "Short Step" ceremony, to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One (WW1), in Folkestone, southern England August 4, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Read LessLight is beamed into the sky from Trafalgar Square to mark the100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One, in London August 4, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hackett (BRITAIN - Tags: CONFLICT ANNIVERSARY CITYSCAPE TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
People enjoy an artwork entitled "Spectra" by Ryoji Ikeda during "Lights Out", as part of commemora... Read More
People enjoy an artwork entitled "Spectra" by Ryoji Ikeda during "Lights Out", as part of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One, in London August 4, 2014. Spectra's illuminations will light up the London skyline for seven nights. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY CONFLICT)
Read LessCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall, second left, extinguishes the remaining flame at the Grave of the Unkn... Read More
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, second left, extinguishes the remaining flame at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior during a candlelit vigil and prayer service to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War at Westminster Abbey in London, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, Pool)
Read LessCanada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) pauses after laying a wreath during a ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I (WWI) at the National War Memorial in Ottawa August 4, 2014. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT)
Military personnel bow their heads as they observe a minute silence during a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One (WWI), in Folkestone, southern England August 4, 2014. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS CONFLICT)
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