Your pictures as Exeter turns out the lights to remember the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War

People across Exeter switched off their lights and ignited a candle last night, to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Resident remembered the tragic loss of life and the bravery and endurance of the soldiers who fought in the trenches and elsewhere. Here are some of your candle pictures from across Social Media (click through the pictures above).

The @LordMayorExeter lighting a candle to commemorate the start of WW1. #LightsOut@1418NOW@ExpressandEchopic.twitter.com/Y5S4MlBopP

— Exeter City Council (@ExeterCouncil) August 4, 2014