Richmond fell silent today at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month to mark the end of the First World War and to also remember those who have died during conflict.

Armistice Day or Remembrance Day gives people a chance to remember friends and family who died during war as well as giving them an opportunity honour and respect the dead.

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Richmond Rugby Club's under 18's division holding two minutes of silence.

Poppies were one of the first flowers to grow on the battlefields of World War One which is why they have been used as a symbol since 1920.

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South Richmond Police on Richmond High Street.

The red is meant to symbolise the idea of hope after conflict.

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An Metropolitan Police Teddington Officer holding two minutes of silence.

This Is Local London: Hampton Police remember servicemen buried in Hampton Cemetery, Broad Lane: Cpl Littleboy, Flt Lt Cameron, Sgt Butt, Lt Bramwell, Guardsman Bennett, Pvt Polley, Pvt Webster, Pvt Price, 2nd Lt Hatch, Seaman Wellington, Gunner Butson, Pvt Remnant.

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Richmond Division place a poppy reef at its annual Remembrance Day event in East Sheen and Mortlake

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Remembrance Day Event held by the Richmond Division.

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Firefighters from Richmond Fire Station holding two mintues of silence.

This Is Local London: Twickenham Prep School fell silent to honour those who had lost their lives during conflict.Twickenham Prep School fell silent to honour those who had lost their lives during conflict.