11 November Collection
11 November: A Day of Celebration and Remembrance Farewell Banquet for the Duke of Cambridge at the Hotel Metropole in London
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11 November: A Day of Celebration and Remembrance Farewell Banquet for the Duke of Cambridge at the Hotel Metropole in London, HRH Prince of Wales in the Chair (litho) In the heart of the city, members of the United Service Club bid farewell to the Duke of Cambridge, marking the end of an era. Meanwhile, in London, Old Bill captures a solemn moment at the Cenotaph (b/w photo) as the nation remembers the fallen. In Epping Forest, an ancient custom continues, with wood lopping at midnight on the 11th (engraving). The late storms bring tragedy as the Benvenue wrecked at Sandgate, but the crew is safely rescued by the life-boat (engraving). Across the seas, in Sydney, the crowd gathers to celebrate the signing of the armistice (b/w photo). The threat of censorship looms as French plays face abolition (engraving). Women and children rejoice in the streets of Sydney, their faces filled with joy and relief (engraving). The Transvaal War sees the formation of the Composite Household Regiment for active service (b/w photo). And as we mark the anniversary of the armistice 1918, we remember the leadership of Raymond Poincaré (1860-1934), who played a crucial role in the peace negotiations.