People across the North East fell silent on Remembrance Sunday to remember those who had died in conflict since World War One.
Residents in cities and towns across the region stood still as they paid emotional tributes to armed forces members who have lost their lives. When the clock struck 11am, there was silence as hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects.
In Newcastle city centre, a military parade and a Service of Remembrance was held in honour of those who scarified so much to keep their country safe. Hundreds of people turned out to watch the parade and observe the two-minute silence at the City War Memorial.
Crowds lines the route as the Military Parade marched from the Civic Centre to the War Memorial at Old Eldon Square. His Majesty's Forces, under the Command of Lieutenant Colonel P Smyth MBE, Commanding Officer 5 Fusiliers, were joined by cadets and veterans.
Those taking part in the parade included detachments from HMS Dauntless, The Queen’s Own Yeomanry, 101 (Northumbrian) Regiment Royal Artillery, Royal Marine Reserves (Scotland), 4 th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, Trojan Squadron DTUS. RAF Boulmer and Northumbrian Universities Officers Training Corps.
A two-minute silence was held at 11am in memory of those who lost their lives in two World Wars and the conflicts that have followed. Hymns were sang and wreaths were placed on the War Memorial.
Councillor Karen Robinson, Lord Mayor of Newcastle, said "Remembrance Sunday is a time to come together to remember and pay our respects to those who gave their lives to protect our freedom and way of life."
Members of Northumbria Unit Maritime Volunteer Service also took part in a Remembrance Sunday parade of sail on the River Tyne in Newcastle. Regional officer Angela Carrington said: "I’d like to thank all the boat owners who took part in this fitting way to remember the fallen on the river Tyne."
In Sunderland, a Remembrance Parade and Service was held at the War Memorial on Burdon Road. The parade was led by The Royal Signals Northern Band and the Bearpark and Esh Colliery Band.
The 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, Household Mounted Cavalry and 8 Rifles were among the regiments taking part. Two field guns were fired by 4th Regiment 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 Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Alison Smith, 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."
Remembrance Services also took place in Easington Lane, Fencehouses, Houghton, Ryhope, Silksworth, South Hylton, Fatfield in Washington and Washington Village.
The Northern Spire Bridge, Penshaw Monument, Hylton Castle, Fulwell Mill, the White Lighthouse at Seaburn, Keel Square and High Street West, will be lit red this evening to mark Remembrance Sunday.
A Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service also took place at Westoe Cenotaph in South Shields, South Tyneside. It was attended by the Mayor of South Tyneside Cllr Pat Hay, Mayoress Mrs Jean Copp, Deputy Lord Lieutenant Tyne & Wear Wing Commander David L Harris.
South Tyneside Council Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon, Chief Executive Jonathan Tew, and South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck also turned out to remember those who died at war
Remembrance Sunday services were also held across in towns across Northumberland and County Durham. In Berwick-upon-Tweed, dozens of people gathered around the War Memorial to remember the fallen.
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