Shrewsbury remembers: See our photos as town's residents come together to mark Remembrance Sunday

Hundreds of veterans, serving personnel and Shropshire residents came together for a parade in the county town that was followed by a memorial service in the Quarry. 

The town's Mayor David Vasmer led a civic procession with units from the Armed Forces and service organisations from Shrewsbury Castle, led by the Bligny Band and Bugles from Shropshire Army Cadet Force.

A procession left the castle at 10.30am, following the route of Castle Gates, Castle Street, Pride Hill, Mardol Head and St John’s Hill to the Quarry, before the service followed at the War Memorial at 10.50am. 

Buglers sounded the Last Post before a two minutes’ silence was observed. 

Wreaths were then laid by representatives from various organisations including the armed forces, police, ambulance and fire services, scout and guide groups, councils, and more. 

Mr Vasmer noted a wreath with white flowers that was laid by members of a peace group/peace activists. 

He was delighted with the large turnout for this year's Remembrance parade and service. 

"There were definitely more people than in previous years," said Shrewsbury Mayor David Vasmer.

"We're very pleased. Crowds were lining the streets on both sides from the word go, which was amazing.

"We were aided by the weather, it was wonderful and nice and sunny.

"A fellow councillor arrived and ended up being about 10 rows back. There were lots of people there.

"It's a very important event. What makes Shrewsbury really special is the way we put so much effort into these sorts of events like the Battle of Britain commemoration.

"It's very special for the town. Next year we've also got the 80th anniversary of the Second World War so I hope we will have an even bigger turnout next year."

A Remembrance event is being held in the Market Square on Monday (Armistice Day) to mark the end of the First World War, on the 11th day of the 11th month, at the 11th hour.