Hundreds gather in Great Yarmouth gather to remember the fallen

Soldiers and cadets paraded through the town centre as they made their way to the World War One memorial in St George's Park.

Great Yarmouth borough mayor Graham Plant, the deputy lieutenant and the high steward joined the generations of people gathered in the park for the service. 

Hundreds of people gathered at the war memorial in Great Yarmouth for Remembrance Sunday. (Image: James Weeds)

Conducting the service, Revd Canon Simon Ward said: "We remember with thanksgiving and sorrow.

"Those whose lives, in world wars and conflicts past and present, have been given and taken away."

Heads bowed for the playing of The Last Post. 

The sun broke through the clouds, shining over those present.

Representatives of the Ambulance Service, Norfolk Fire and Rescue and Norfolk Constabulary laid wreaths at the war memorial in St George's Park. (Image: James Weeds)

Following the two-minute silence, wreaths were laid. Representatives from the Army, Royal Air Force and Navy gently placed the tokens, taking a moment to salute.

Members from the Police, Norfolk Fire and Rescue and the Ambulance Service, as well as others, joined in the laying of the wreaths.

Revd Ward reiterated the significance of the past 100 years of remembrance ceremonies held at St George's Park.

"Today we can think of 100 Remembrance Sundays," he said. 

"And I wonder who will be here in 100 years. 

"Will the poppy and the memorial still speak to them then?"

The service concluded with the National Anthem.

Ricky Botwright, former Royal Marine with the 42 Commando. (Image: James Weeds)

Ricky Botwright, a former Royal Marine with the 42 Commando, served in the Falklands War and Northern Ireland.

"I'm very pleased to see the youngsters here," he said.

"There's a strong sense of tradition in Great Yarmouth, and it's good to see it continuing.

"I found it interesting when the Reverend said how he wonders how it would be in 100 years' time.

"To me, the town has always supported the troops and everyone who serves. I hope it continues."

David Chandler, who served in the Royal Anglian Regiment First Batallion. (Image: James Weeds)

David Chandler, also known as Chippy, served in the Army's Royal Anglia Regiment First Battalion. He served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland.

"It means the absolute world to be here," he said. 

"Through serving, and losing friends in Afghanistan, I just have to be here to remember my fallen friends.

"Today has seen a brilliant turnout. The amount of veterans here is the most I've seen in one place in years."

Later in the day, a service was also held at the Far East Prisoner of War Association Memorial on Marine Parade.

Wreaths laid on the war memorial in St George's Park. (Image: James Weeds)