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Unceasing stream of pilgrims 1920
Two photographs showing the Unknown Warriors coffin which were the remains of a British service personnel who was killed in World War One, laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, London. Once the ceremony was finished, more than 40, 000 pilgrims came from all over the country, to pay their respects, for three days people who had lost their sons, brothers or fathers in WWI queued outside. When Westminster Abbey closed the doors, thousands of people laid wreaths and flowers at Cenotaph monument, two narrow lines were formed going back to Trafalgar Square.
1920
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Burial Coffin Laid Memorials Pilgrimage Pilgrims Queue Queues Queuing Respect Respects Rest Sphere Stream Tribute Unknown Warrior Westminster Pilgrimages
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Unceasing Stream of Pilgrims: A Tribute to the Unknown Warrior of World War I (November 1920) This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in history as the remains of an unknown British service personnel, who had been killed in the First World War, were laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, London. The solemn ceremony marked the end of a long and arduous journey for the soldier, who represented the thousands of lives lost during the war. As the doors of the Abbey closed, an unceasing stream of pilgrims began to make their way to pay their respects. An estimated 40,000 people from all corners of the country queued outside for three days, having lost their sons, brothers, or fathers in the conflict. The scene was a testament to the deep sense of loss and grief felt by the nation. Once the queue reached Trafalgar Square, two narrow lines were formed, stretching back for miles. The pilgrims, many of whom were weeping, laid wreaths and flowers at the Cenotaph monument as a tribute to their loved ones and to the Unknown Warrior. The interior of the Abbey had been filled with mourners during the service, while the exterior was a sea of people, united in their grief and respect for the fallen hero. This powerful image, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring impact it had on the British people.
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