PEOPLE have turned out across the district to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Poignant services have been held in towns, villages and in Bradford city centre in commemoration of the fallen.

Many people turned out in Bradford to pay their respects. The parade gathered in Centenary Square, before making its way up to the Cenotaph, led by the City of Bradford Brass Band.

The Very Reverend Jerry Lepine, Dean of Bradford, began the service and said: "We gather around this memorial today, in the presence of God; the creator and judge of all people, to remember all those from this community who were caught up in the courageous but tragic events of the First World War and in subsequent and continuing conflicts.

"We remember those who were killed in action, or by disease, the bereaved, the lost, the families which were shattered, the wounded, maimed and injured, those who held in silence unspeakable memories of warfare.

"As we remember those who fought and those who remained anxiously at home in this community, let us pray that God will heal all memories, speak a word of peace, and bring us his healing.

"We also renew our commitment to ending cycles of violence and hatred so that all may have the opportunity to live together in freedom, justice and peace."

The city fell silent at 11am and the Act of Remembrance was read by a member of the Royal British Legion before The Last Post was played.

Hymns, readings and prayers followed, before wreaths were laid and the poignant Kohima Epitaph - 'When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today' - was read out.

Rose Lees, 47, from Wibsey was at the parade with her father Jim Windle, 80, who served in the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

She said: “The oldest end of who served are now dying so we’ve got to keep this going. The generation that gave their lives and put themselves in so much danger - it needs to be remembered.

"You’ve got different cultures which are coming, which is another good thing, it’s not just a British thing, it’s for everyone.”

Patrick Mitchinson, 57, from Odsal, who served in the Royal Engineers, added: “It’s just the respect and remembrance - I’ve lost friends.”

He said seeing so many people turning out was “absolutely brilliant” and added: “It seems to grow year on year - there definitely seems to be more people this year.”

Take a look at out gallery of pictures from the Keighley, Bradford and Ilkley Remembrance Sunday services.

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