Halifax Remembrance SundayHalifax Remembrance Sunday
Halifax Remembrance Sunday

Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day services across Calderdale

People across Calderdale fell silent on Sunday as part of the borough’s Remembrance Day commemorations.

A full service was held at Halifax Minster, with a parade from Halifax Town Hall to the Cenotaph near Halifax Minster, marching via Princess Street, Southgate, Horton Street, Square Road and King Street, before assembling at the Cenotaph.

A further service of remembrance was then held inside the Minster.

Events are took place in towns and villages in Calderdale, with services at war memorials or local churches across the borough.

Vicar of Halifax, Hilary Barber, said: “Remembrance Sunday was as powerful as ever. Thousands came to the Cenotaph to pay their respects, with many people wearing medals and bringing wreaths.

"This year it was particularly good to see a number of schools being represented. I think the war in Ukraine in Eastern Europe has horrified lots of people, and that we must never forget the lessons of the Great Wars.”

Rev Paul Webb, from St Martin’s Church in Brighouse, said: “We held a service for Remembrance Sunday in the morning after many years holding it in the afternoon.

"After a hymn and a short introduction, we processed to the Brighouse Cenotaph for an Act of Remembrance at 11am.

"After the silence and the laying of wreaths we returned to the church for the remainder of the service.

"It was well attended including by councillors, representatives from the police and fire service, scouts, and Brighouse Sixth Form amongst others.

"We are grateful to Councillor Howard Blagbrough for reading the lesson, Alex Murray from Clifton and Lightcliffe Band for playing the cornet and St Martin's Choir for the anthem "My Soul, There is a Country".

"It was found it a solemn and meaningful occasion and it was wonderful to be able to remember the sacrifice made by our armed forces in this way.”