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Why is the Cenotaph so important?
The Cenotaph, meaning 'empty tomb', was first built for a 1919 victory parade after World War One. Its simple design resonated deeply with the public, who grieved millions of lost soldiers with no known grave. It was quickly rebuilt in stone, becoming the UK's primary national war memorial.
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