Channel Islands commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War

In total there were 1,000 beacons across the UK and the overseas territories.

The States of Guernsey Treasury have introduced the commemorative note into circulation with a total of 500,000 being commissioned.

Today marks the centenary of the end of the First World War. The armistice on November 11, 1918 saw Allied and German forces cease fighting.

Schools in Jersey and Guernsey have been marking the 100 year anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Bells have tolled at St. Anne's Church in Alderney for the past four years specifically to honour each of the 42 islanders who died in WWI.

Jerseywoman Isabella Cale, collected recipes during the Great War, from the people she met and wrote them on scraps of paper.

Islander Reg Guille tells us his personal story of a generation lost to his family, and why he says we should never forget.

Members of the Jubilee Day Centre in Guernsey have been getting crafty and turning their hand to painting.

Transparent silhouettes are installed to help people understand the loss felt by communities a hundred years ago.

Ahead of Remembrance Day this weekend, we’re looking at different commemorations across the Channel Islands.