BRADFORD's annual drumhead service went ahead online to honour the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.

From serving troops to service families, veterans, reservists and cadets, Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support and express our thanks.

But this year, celebrations supported by Bradford Council had to be adapted from what was originally planned.

After the flag was raised on Monday, a special drumhead service was broadcast from the Bradford Council Youtube channel and other social media pages, featuring well-known faces and representatives for the Armed Forces.

The traditional drumhead service is believed to have originated in the 18th century - a time when regimental drums were used to communicate orders on the battlefield.

Soldiers would stack drums to create a makeshift altar, allowing for religious ceremonies and prayers to take place.

The service was led by the Lord Mayor’s Chaplain, Reverend Dr Jonathan Pritchard, with contributions from the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Mr Ed Anderson; Lord Mayor of Bradford councillor Doreen Lee and Canon Paul Maybury.

Royal British Legion standard bearers Martin Fearnley from the Central Branch and Paul Lister from the Bradford Group, together with Paul’s five year old daughter Lola, also appeared in the online service.

Cllr Mike Connors, chair of Shipley Town Council, said: "On behalf of Shipley Town Council I would like to express our profound gratitude to all our armed services personnel, past and present, near and far, whose responsibility it falls upon to protect all of us. Thank You all for what you do.”

You can watch the full service again below...