The nation fell silent earlier today (Friday) to mark the anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Poignant services were held across the country, with a two-minute silence observed at 11am to remember those who have died in military conflicts.

A short service was held in Malton on the steps of the former town hall attended by local dignitaries, former service men and woman and members of the public.

The Armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany in a railway carriage in the forest of Compiegne to end the First World War in 1918.