Sunderland remembers

The parade was led by The Royal Signals Northern Band and the Bearpark and Esh Colliery Band.  

The 4th Regiment Royal Artillery and 3 Rifles were among the regiments taking part. As in previous years, 4th Regiment also provided two field guns which were fired from the terrace in Mowbray Park to signal the start of the two-minute silence at 11 am.

This was followed by the annual wreath laying around the war memorial and memorial wall. The wall was built with funds raised by the charity Brothers in Arms to provide a permanent tribute to those who have lost their lives in active service since the end of World War Two.

The parade ended in a march past of veterans and serving members of His Majesty's Forces and a salute taken by Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Tearney, DL, ACF, Major Ross Towes RA and the Mayor of Sunderland, Cllr Dorothy Trueman.

The Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Dorothy Trueman, said: "Remembrance Sunday is an important opportunity for the whole city to come together to pay tribute to those who fought in conflicts past and present and all those who have given up their lives for their country. 

"It's also about honouring the servicemen and women of today and letting them know how much we value everything they do to keep us safe and the sacrifices that they make on our behalf."

Remembrance Services were also held in Easington Lane, Fencehouses, Houghton, Ryhope, Silksworth, South Hylton, Fatfield in Washington and Washington Village. 

As part of the Remembrance commemorations, poppies were also projected onto the rear of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens on Remembrance Day.

While city landmarks including Northern Spire Bridge, Penshaw Monument, Hylton Castle, Fulwell Mill, the White Lighthouse at Seaburn, Keel Square and High Street West, have been lit red in the evenings from Armistice Day on Saturday through until Monday to mark Remembrance weekend.

12 November 2023