Hundreds gathered in Bolton town centre this morning, Sunday, to pay tribute to fallen heroes.

Led by Reverend Ian Hepburn, the Associate Vicar of Bolton, a march past of military personnel began just before 11am as part of the Remembrance Sunday event.

Veterans and army cadets marched from Le Mans Crescent to Victoria Square as trumpets played and flags were raised.

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They were greeted with rounds of applause from crowds of people surrounding the town hall steps.

Rev Hepburn read a range of prayers out and led the public in a range of hymns.

A two-minute silence was also marked with gun fire before a wreath laying ceremony took place.

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Rev Hepburn said: “The whole nation will be invited to remember all those who fought and died and served our country.”

A range of organisations laid wreaths and came to show their support including the University of Bolton, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services, Greater Manchester Police, and several councillors.

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Cllr Ryan Bamforth, the council's armed forces champion, said: “This weekend is much deserved and much needed, the concert is a celebration of our Armed Forces and all funds raised go to the Bolton Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, and Air Cadet Forces.

“It's important to remember those that gave all, those that never came home so that we can appreciate what we have because of their sacrifices.”

Pictures by Henry Lisowski