Thousands gather across North East for Remembrance Sunday

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 18:19 · Archive

Thousands of people attended Remembrance Sunday services and parades across the North East to honour Armed Forces members who died in conflict.

Thousands of people gathered across the North East on Remembrance Sunday to honour members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in conflict. Communities fell silent at churches, war memorials and cenotaphs as residents, veterans, serving personnel and civic leaders paid their respects.

Services and parades were held in towns and villages throughout the region. One of the largest events took place at Durham Cathedral, where the public joined Armed Forces representatives for a remembrance service. Hartlepool also held its annual Remembrance Sunday service and parade in the town centre, which drew hundreds of attendees.

How it is being reported

• Full gallery - 77 pictures as crowds gather for Remembrance Sunday across North EastThousands of people gathered across the North East on Remembrance Sunday to honour members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in conflict.The Northern Echo · 8 Nov, 17:44
• Hundreds attend Remembrance Sunday service and parade in Hartlepool town centreHundreds of people turned out to honour those who served their country in Hartlepool’s annual Remembrance Sunday service and parade.Hartlepool Mail · 8 Nov, 15:26

In this story: Hartlepool · North East · Durham Cathedral · Durham · Armed Forces

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