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The History of Armistice Day, with Gareth Russell
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The History of Armistice Day, with Gareth Russell

Historian Interview
Philippa Brewell
Nov 12, 2023
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Historian Gareth Russell joined me for a special episode exploring the history of the ceremony surrounding Armistice Day commemoration, the unknown soldier, cenotaph and the laying of royal brides' bouquets on the tomb on the unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey.

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