Events taking place on Nov 11

6am 1,300 pipers nationwide play the tune When The Battle’s Over, also known as

Battle’s O’er.

6.55pm Buglers play Last Post at more than 1,000 First World War beacon sites in association with the Air Training Corps, Army Cadet Force, Sea Cadet Force, Boys’ Brigade and the Light Infantry Buglers Association.

7pm More than 1,000 beacons lit, starting with one at London’s Westminster Abbey. 7.05pm Bells ring out for peace at more than 1,000 churches and cathedrals. More than 140 town criers undertake A Cry For Peace Around The World.