Greater Manchester will fall silent today to pay its respects to the servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since the First World War.
To mark the occasion, Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place in cities, towns and villages across Greater Manchester. In Manchester city centre, there will be a procession through the streets before a ceremony is held at the Cenotaph on St Peter's Square.
It will feature a gathering of civic dignitaries, servicemen and women, service and ex-service organisations, faith leaders, emergency services and other uniformed organisations paying their respects and honouring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The event begins at John Dalton Street to the Cenotaph in St Peter’s Square at 10.25am, led by the Lancashire Artillery Volunteers Band and the Greater Manchester Police Band. The Civic procession will depart from Mount Street at 10.40am for the Cenotaph, led by the Scots Guards Association Pipe Band.
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The service and two-minute silence will be held at 11am. The firing of a maroon (a small explosive charge that will make a loud bang) will mark the beginning and ending of the silence.
At the end of the Service there will be a short march to Peter Street across St Peter’s Square. Crowd control barriers will be removed at the end of the Service to allow members of the public the opportunity to place their tributes around the memorial.
Councillor Paul Andrews, Lord Mayor of Manchester, said: “Remembrance Sunday is a time for us all to reflect and honour the immeasurable sacrifices our servicemen and women have made both in times of war and peace.
"We pay tribute to the great strength and courage shown by the men and women currently serving as well as the veterans from conflicts gone by.
“We also take time to remember the fallen civilians – men, women and children – who have faced the horror of conflict. I am proud and privileged to marking this most solemn of occasion for everyone in Manchester.”
For those who cannot attend in person, there will be an opportunity to view livestream on the day from The Exhortation, The Last Post and two-minute silence here.
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People will be able to place their own tributes once the barriers are cleared
The civic party returns to the Central Library now to some light applause. Once the Cenotaph has cleared, the barriers will be removed and members of the public will be able to place their own tributes around the Cenotaph. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/DtbT82k54y
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God Save the King is played to mark the end of the ceremony
The national anthem rings out and that marks the end of proceedings. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/dGP5dVSSpX
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Some light rain as 'O Valiant Hearts' is sung
Very light rainfall now at St Peter’s Square. The final prayers have concluded and the Irlam Male Voice Choir give us a rendition of ‘O Valiant Hearts’. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/dAUxvESUjn
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Speakers are addressing the crowd
A number of speakers are now addressing the crowd. Each one takes the time to give us a few words in remembrance of those who served from African, Caribbean, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu communities. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/e7yMxq9tsD
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Irlam Male Voice Choir are singing hymns
Hymns are now being sung by the Irlam Male Voice Choir after a speech by the Bishop of Manchester. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/eThsBKHu0D
— Rami (@RAMIMWAMBA) November 10, 2024
People are laying wreaths at the cenotaph
Wreaths are now being laid on the Cenotaph. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/x7LuwTRHRm
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The Last Post sounds out on Remembrance Sunday
This was the moment The Last Post was sounded before the two-minute silence began. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/9LVr9PcrBJ
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Civic procession arrives at cenotaph
The civic procession has arrived and the Act of Remembrance is about to begin. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/0iq8OOj7F0
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People are gathering to pay their respects
As the bands run through a medley of traditional music. Civic dignitaries, servicemen and women, faith leaders and emergency services are steadily arriving to pay their respects. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/sjZx3ALJM2
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A crowd has gathered at the cenotaph
Here is a look at how many people have joined us this morning. More are arriving as the service goes on. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/EHNNKPCuZy
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A parade from John Dalton Street arrives at the Cenotaph
A parade led by the Lancashire Artillery Volunteers Band and the Greater Manchester Police Band began proceedings from John Dalton Street. This is the moment they arrived at the cenotaph to an expectant crowd. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/Iv9Fi0VjsG
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Our reporter Rami Mwamba is at the Remembrance Sunday service
Good morning! Today I’m in Manchester for the city’s Remembrance Sunday service. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/Qg9CAtrZ0P
— Rami (@RAMIMWAMBA) November 10, 2024
