Sunderland Remembers

Service personnel and veterans from across the city joined the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Allison Chisnall, when the city paid its respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road.

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

The 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, Household Mounted Cavalry and The 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 on the 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. The salute was taken by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Wing Commander Dave Harris, DL, Major Ross Towes, Battery Commander 88 (Arracan) Battery, 4th Regiment Royal Artillery and the Mayor of Sunderland, Cllr Allison Chisnall.

The Mayor, said: "Remembrance Sunday has always been an important opportunity for the whole city to come together to pay tribute to all those who fought in conflicts past and present and those who gave up their lives for their country.

"It's always really moving to see so many people coming together in person to pay tribute to all those involved in past conflicts, as well as honouring the servicemen and women of today and letting them know how much we value what they do and appreciate the sacrifices 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.

Armistice Day is also being commemorated in Sunderland with a two-minute silence at 11am tomorrow, Monday 11 November to mark the Armistice that ended the First World War. The start of the silence will be signalled by maroons fired from Mowbray Park.

City landmarks including Northern Spire Bridge, Penshaw Monument, Hylton Castle, Fulwell Mill, the White Lighthouse at Seaburn, Keel Square and High Street West, will be lit red from this evening until and including the evening of Armistice Day on Monday 11 November.