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Remembrance Sunday services honour armed forces

Britta ZeltmannSouth West
BBC A member of the military is seen laying a wreath of poppies at the base of the war memorial in Exeter. Rows of military personnel watch on. BBC
A wreath is laid at the City War Memorial in Exeter as crowds watch on

Thousands of people across the South West turned out to honour the armed forces on Remembrance Sunday.

Those in Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands fell silent for two minutes at 11:00 GMT, joining the rest of the UK in paying their respects to those who died in past conflicts.

Parades and marches were held across the regions, with representatives of the armed forces laying wreaths of poppies.

In Plymouth, hundreds lined the Hoe as the Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Revd Dr Mike Harris, led a poignant service at the Royal Naval Memorial.

Plymouth City Council A large crowd of people watch on as military personnel march along Plymouth Hoe. The large red and white Smeaton's Tower can be seen behind them. Plymouth City Council
Thousands lined the Hoe as a parade was held and wreaths were laid

Leading the Act of Remembrance, he said: "Let us remember before God, with thanksgiving and commend to his sure keeping those who courageously gave their lives in war to defend this land and Commonwealth.

"Those who we knew and whose memory we treasure and all who have lived and died in the cause of justice, freedom and peace."

Members of the military in uniform pictured standing in front of Exeter's war memorial.
Crowds turned out at Exeter War Memorial to mark the day of remembrance

Ahead of the service, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon laid a wreath on behalf of his Majesty the King while the Lord Mayor paid respect on behalf of the people of Plymouth.

Nearby in Ivybridge, hundreds gathered in the town centre to pay their respects.

Several poppy wreaths are positioned at the war memorial in Ivybridge
Hundreds gathered in Ivybridge, Devon, to pay their respects on Sunday morning

In Exeter, crowds lined the streets as a marching band and parade made its way through the city centre.

Members of the public then gathered to join military contingents at the City War Memorial in Northernhay Gardens where a service was held and wreaths were laid.

A crowd of people singing outdoors while holding sheet music. A brass band plays beside them. People in the crowd are wearing hats and coats and autumnal leaves can be seen on the trees around them.
In Exeter, members of the public gathered at the City War Memorial in Northernhay Gardens

In Guernsey, islanders lined the streets to watch a parade which went from the fire station down to the war memorial in St Peter Port.

Several hundred people welcomed the marchers, consisting of veterans, active service members, cadets and members of St John's Ambulance.

Military personnel are seen marching through the road of a town. People line the street and watch on.
In Guernsey, crowds watched on as parade marched towards the war memorial in St Peter Port

After a minute's silence, hymns were sung while politicians, religious and cultural leaders laid wreaths at the memorial.

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