At 5am on 11 November 1918, an armistice was signed and hostilities on the Western Front ceased at 11am. Although the peace treaties that would formally end the First World War would not be signed until 1919, 11 November 1918 was, and continues to be, a significant day.
These photographs and film clip show how people marked Armistice Day 1918.
Troops celebrate in Belgium
Belgian girls with English, French and American troops during the Armistice celebrations in Belgium, 11 November 1918.
Celebrations near Vincennes, Paris
An American sailor, an American Red Cross Nurse and two British soldiers celebrating the signing of the Armistice near the Paris Gate at Vincennes in Paris, 11 November 1918.
Soldiers celebrate in Birmingham
Armistice Day celebrations in Birmingham, November 1918.
Military band playing to large crowds in Winchester
A military band playing to cheerful crowds during a parade on Winchester High Street on Armistice Day, 11th November 1918.
Happy girls in London
A group of happy girls in an American automobile in London on the day the Armistice was signed, 11 November 1918.
Crowds at the Boulevard
Cheering crowds on the Boulevard in Paris, 11 November 1918.
The Generals
Field Marshal Douglas Haig (centre front) with his Army Commanders at Cambrai, 11 November 1918.
Celebrations at Buckingham Palace
Crowds at Buckingham Palace celebrating the signing of the Armistice
Parade in Dublin
Please note: This video contains no sound.
In Dublin, the celebrations were more restrained, consisting of parades through the street while people stood and watched.
The King and Queen mark the Armistice
King George V and Queen Mary with Princess Mary attending the Thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Cathedral on the signing of the Armistice, 12 November 1918.
