Crowds gathered in Victoria Square for Armistice Day

The Vicar of Bolton, Hannah Lane, held the service in Victoria Square.

She said: “Once again this year we will remember those who have served in the armed services in years gone by with such distinction and sacrifice.

“We will think of our service personnel serving now, those currently committed overseas and especially those who are on active service.

“The whole nation will be invited to remember the heroism and sacrifice of all who have fought and died in many different conflicts as well as remembering those who served their country in other ways.”

Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the end of fighting in the First World War, a two minute silence was held, marked by maroon cannons at the beginning and end.

Rev Lane said: “So let us remember before God, and commend to his sure keeping, those who have died for their country in war.

“Those who we knew, and whose memory we treasure, and all who have lived and died in the service of others.

“God grants to the living – grace, to the departed – rest to the church, the king, the commonwealth and all people – peace and concord.”

The national anthem was then played to the large crowd of people gathered for the service.

Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan said: "Thank you to everyone that joined us for the short service this morning."

Sir Keir Starmer marked Armistice Day in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, while events took place across the UK to commemorate the end of the First World War.

The Prime Minister became the first British premier to attend the armistice ceremony in Paris since Winston Churchill during the Second World War.

Sir Keir and Mr Macron laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in the French capital.

In the UK, events focused on the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, with the Duchess of Edinburgh among the guests for the Service of Remembrance.