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. Watch this episode on Youtube - youtube.com/BritishHistory British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Other interviews with Gareth: The Palace. 500 years of History at Hampton Court Palace - Titanic - What Happened Next! - Executions of Anne Boleyn & Catherine Howard. HenryVIII took time off from grieving to write a play! - Get full access to British History at philippab.substack.com/subscribe