An hour's darkness is set to mark 100 years since the beginning of World War One, with artists taking a pivotal role in Monday's commemorations.
Organisers hope millions of people will participate across the UK.
Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914.
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Organisers hope millions of people will participate across the UK.
Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28604274
World leaders at WW1 centenary events in UK and Belgium
The Prince of Wales and David Cameron attended a service in Glasgow, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Belgium with many heads of state.
At that ceremony, Prince William paid tribute to the soldiers who "died to give us our freedom".
The day concludes with a candle-lit vigil at Westminster Abbey and a "lights out" event around the UK.
The public can join the switch-off ending at 23:00 - the time Britain declared war on Germany in 1914.
About 17 million soldiers and civilians were killed between 1914 and 1918.
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At that ceremony, Prince William paid tribute to the soldiers who "died to give us our freedom".
The day concludes with a candle-lit vigil at Westminster Abbey and a "lights out" event around the UK.
The public can join the switch-off ending at 23:00 - the time Britain declared war on Germany in 1914.
About 17 million soldiers and civilians were killed between 1914 and 1918.
Read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28632223