Sunday 8 November 2009

Remembrance Sunday, Tynemouth

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In the United Kingdom the second Sunday of November is marked by ceremonies at local war memorials . Wreaths of poppies are laid in memory of the fallen and a two minutes' silence is held at 11 a.m.
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The memorial at Tynemouth, shown here, is made of white granite and was unveiled in 1920.

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