London, 17th April 2013
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| Police guard the home of former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher on the day of her funeral. |
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| Armed Police walked the streets of Central London with road closures being implemented from Whitehall to St Paul's Cathedral. |
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| As a mark of respect, flags were flow at half mast from Embassies and UK Government buildings. |
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| Members of the Royal Air Force took their positions along the funeral route. |
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| On Fleet Street, work stopped and crowds gathered. |
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| Protesters and supporters displayed their feelings. |
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| Police lined the procession route to respond quickly to any disruptions. |
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| The gun carriage bearing the coffin made its way down the Strand, applause, cheers and boos and jeers were audible. |
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| A well wisher brought flowers to be placed on the processional route. |
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| As the service commenced in St Paul's, RAF Servicemen held their positions whilst the gun carriage passed back along the funeral route. |
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| The gun carriage was followed by members of the armed forces. |
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| Spectators view a level of pomp and ceremony not seen in London since the death of the Queen Mother in 2002. |
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| Small groups of protesters gathered at Ludgate Circus. |
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| Supporters also gathered outside St Paul's Cathedral. |
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| One supporters personal tribute to Baroness Thatcher. |
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| The worlds media gathered to report this historic event from St Paul's Cathedral. |














































