Bolton town centre fell silent this morning, Saturday, to mark Remembrance Day with a service in Victoria Square.

The service started at 10.50am to mark November 11, the date in 1918 when an agreement was made to end conflict in the First World War.

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Army personnel gathered in the square and the Vicar of Bolton gave a short speech.

He said: “I welcome you to this short act of remembrance, once again this year we will remember those who have served in the armed services and those who have fought and died in many different conflicts.

“As well as remembering those who serve our county in other ways.”

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The "For the Fallen Poem" was read out and The Last Post was played before maroon fire and a two-minute silence.

Prayers were then read out by the Vicar and ended with the National Anthem.

The mayor of Bolton, Cllr Mohammed Ayub, said: “The gatherings in Victoria Square over this weekend are another way residents can come together to show their support for the armed forces and remember those who have lost their lives in battle.”

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The Remembrance Sunday parade tomorrow will take place at 10.40am in Victoria Square, also led by the Vicar of Bolton, and will include a two-minute silence, gun fire and a wreath laying ceremony.

It will also see veterans, serving personnel and cadets coming together to remember those lost in wars.

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