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The funeral of Harry Patch, the final survivor of the first world war trenches

Harry Patch funeral: Crowds line the High Street in Wells for Harry Patch's funeral
Crowds line the Wells High Street as the hearse carrying the coffin of Harry Patch, the last survivor of the first world war trenches, makes its way to Wells cathedral Photograph: Chris Ison/PA
Harry Patch funeral: Six pall-bearers bear the coffin of First World War veteran Harry Patch
Six pall-bearers from 1st Battalion the Rifles carry Harry Patch's coffin Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: Harry Patch's coffin is carried to Wells Cathedral for his funeral
Harry Patch's coffin is carried to Wells cathedral Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: Men dressed as First World War soldiers for the funeral of Harry Patch
Men dressed as first world war soldiers walk to Wells wathedral for the funeral of Harry Patch Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: Six pall-bearers bear the coffin of Harry Patch into Wells Cathedral
Six pall-bearers from 1st Battalion the Rifles carry Harry Patch's coffin in to Wells cathedral Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: Men dressed as First World War soldiers stand outside Wells Cathedral
Men dressed as first world war soldiers stand outside Wells cathedral during the service Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: General Sir Richard Dannatt arrives for Harry Patch's funeral
General Sir Richard Dannatt, the Chief of the General Staff, arrives at Wells cathedral Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: Men dressed as First World war soldiers stand outside Wells Cathedral
Men dressed in first world war soldiers' uniforms stand outside Wells cathedral during the funeral of Harry Patch Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: Crowds gather to watch large television screens showing the funeral
Crowds gather outside Wells cathedral to watch large TV screens showing the funeral service Photograph: Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: The coffin of Harry Patch leaves Wells Cathedral carried by soldiers
Soldiers from the Rifles bear the coffin of Harry Patch Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: The coffin of First World War veteran Harry Patch leaves Wells Cathedral
The coffin of Harry Patch leaves Wells cathedral, carried by soldiers from the Rifles Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Harry Patch funeral: Members of the crowd outside Wells Cathedral
Members of the crowd hold Union Jack flags as the coffin is carried in to Wells cathedral Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Harry Patch funeral: Buglers play the Last Post as the coffin of Harry Patch is carried out
Buglers play the Last Post as Harry Patch's flag-draped coffin is carried from Wells cathedral by soldiers from the Rifles after the service Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Harry Patch funeral: A woman sits alone outside Wells Cathedral during Harry Patch's funeral
A woman sits alone, with a red flower on her order of service sheet, outside the cathedral Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Harry Patch funeral: Soldiers from The Rifles carry the coffin of Harry Patch
Soldiers from the Rifles carry Harry Patch's coffin at Wells cathedral Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA
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