'We shall remember them': Wakefield honours the fallen on Armistice Day

Wakefield fell silent on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to pay its respects on Armistice Day.

Civic dignatries, military personnel, veterans and members of the public gathered at Wakefield’ war memorial for a ceremony marking the end of the First World War on November 11, 1918.

The Mayor, Coun Maureen Tennant-King and children from Pinders Primary School led the two-minute silence at 11am and laid wreaths.

It comes after the district also paid its respects on Remembrance Sunday with a series of parades and events.

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