The people of Maldon came together to pay tribute to the UK’s war dead during Remembrance Sunday.

About 500 people gathered at the war memorial outside All Saints Church, on the High Street, to honor those killed in World Wars One and Two and later conflicts.

District council chairman Peter Elliott, Mayor Mark Heard and county councilor Penny Channer laid the first wreaths, followed by Thomas Sinclair of the Mounted Regiment and the Royal British Legion.

The Maldon branch’s secretary, Peter Webb, described the day as touching and refreshing.

He said: “It was incredible so see how many Maldon organisations were involved.

“Primary schools, all of the cadets and other organisations alongside the police, ambulance, fire service, RNLI all played a tremendous part.

“It’s a huge part of history and to see so many young people involved is very refreshing.”

 

He added that around 25 wreaths were laid at the war memorial.

And after the two minute silence at 11am, prayers were given by Reverend Stephen Carter, before the cadets marched up the High Street, towards the United Reform Church on Market Hill, where a second service was held.

The Royal British Legion and mayor Mark Heard would like to thank all everyone who attended.