These remarkable images show the end of the First World War in colour

These remarkable images show the end of the First World War in colour

A selection of historic Press Association images from 100 years ago have been colourised to mark the end of the First World War.

Here are some of the remarkable moments that were chosen for the project, which was released to coincide with Sunday’s anniversary, which is being marked with a series of ceremonies worldwide.

11/11/1918: Thousands gather in central London

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A huge crowd gathered outside the Stock Exchange and the Bank of England in London after the announcement of the Armistice. (PA)

11/11/1918: Royal Family greets the celebrating masses

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Servicemen and civilians celebrate together outside Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family can be seen on the balcony of the palace. (PA)

11/11/1918: Journalists survey abandoned scenes of warfare

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Journalists and photographers from various news agencies at an abandoned German trench on the Hindenburg Line, on the day the war officially ended. (PA)

21/11/1918: German submarine surrenders in Essex

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The surrender of the German submarine U-48 to the Royal Navy at the Essex port of Harwich. (PA)

01/12/1918: German prisoners of war clear up the carnage

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German prisoners of war, under British guard, mend the road and clearing rubble in the northern French town of Bethune, near the former Western Front. (PA)

11/11/1919: Tanks roll down Whitehall for victory parade, one year on

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Tanks pass down Whitehall as part of the Victory Parade marking a year since the end of the First World War. (PA)

11/11/1920: King George V lays wreath at Unknown Solider’s burial

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An Unknown Warrior is buried on Armistice Day. (PA)

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