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News that the Armistice had been signed was greeted with the‘utmost satisfaction’in Dunblane, according to the Observer.

The cathedral bells were rung, the National Anthem was sung in schools and the town was quickly festooned with flags.

‘Children paraded the streets with their flags and banners singing patriotic songs,’said the paper. ‘Wounded and shell-shocked soldiers also gave vent to their joyous feelings and there was pride and thankfulness in every heart.’

No fewer than 1300 people packed into the cathedral for a service of thanksgiving. Among them were boys from Queen Victoria School and soldiers from war hospitals in the area.

Peace rejoicings were also to the fore in Bannockburn where church bells were rung and school children fled from their desks and marched to the Kirkstyle and Cross.

JP Mr George Wilson delivered a patriotic speech which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

Young people of the village then marched through the bunting-lined streets singing, cheering and carrying flags. Shops closed and a general holiday was declared.

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