Thousands of bells across the World will ring in unison on ‘Remembrance Day’ to mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War in 1918.

Churches, cathedrals, fire stations, town halls and military bells will be rung in honour in an unprecedented commemoration.

‘Remembrance Day’ is celebrated on November 11 each year to commemorate the official end of hostilities during World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

After more than four years of bitter fighting, Allied forces finally broke stubborn German resistance and forced Germany to sue for peace.

‘Remembrance Day’ is a day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect freedom.

One year later the first commemorations to remember the end of World War I were held across the Commonwealth on the 11th November 1919.

At the request of King George V the people of the empire ceased work at 11am to hold a two minute vigil to remember the fallen.

This vigil would evolve into the minute’s silence of today’s Remembrance Day services.