On Sunday, November 10, Reading joined the rest of the UK in observing Remembrance Sunday, commemorating the contribution of British and Commonwealth servicepeople who fought and made sacrifices for their country.
A Remembrance Service was held at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin, featuring readings from Andrew Try, Lord Lieutenant of The Royal County of Berkshire; The Mayor of Reading, Cllr Glenn Dennis; and Revd. Canon Liz Jackson.
After the service, they took part in a procession through the town centre, led by The Waterloo Band and Bugles of the 7th Rifles, towards Forbury Gardens.
At 11am On Armistice Day, Monday, November 11, Cllr Dennis led a two-minute silence at Forbury Gardens War Memorial.
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Armistice Day in Reading (Pictures: Dijana Capan/DVision Images)
