HUNDREDS of service people, veterans, civic leaders and townspeople turned out for Monmouth’s annual Remembrance Day parade and service this morning.

At 10.45am, the parade set off from Agincourt Square along Priory Street and then right to St James’ Square and the war memorial, where attendees lined up for the service and silence in respect of The Fallen, and the laying of wreaths.

Standards are lowered for the Two Minute Silence
(Des Pugh)

Following a short reading and prayers, the Standards were lowered for the Act of Remembrance and a two Minute Silence fell over the square.

After the event, the parade headed for a Service of remembrance at St Mary’s Priory Church and then on to Monmouth Castle for a reception courtesy of the RMRE (M)