Crowds gathered to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the two world wars as well as later conflicts.

Hackney paid tribute to all the servicemen, women, and civilians who lost their lives in the two world wars and later conflicts at the borough’s Remembrance Sunday parade and church service on November 10.

A parade, led by Hackney’s Deputy Lieutenant Stephen Howlett DL CBE, included civic dignitaries such as MP Meg Hillier, Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley, and the Speaker of Hackney Cllr Sheila Suso-Runge, along with ex-servicemen and women, members of the 3 Military Intelligence Battalion, other reserve forces, cadets, and youth organisations.

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The procession marched from Hackney Town Hall to St John at Hackney Church, where the service began at 10am.

A collection was taken at the church entrance for Lighthouse, a project of the Parish of Hackney providing hot meals and holistic care to vulnerable adults across East London, as well as SSAFA, an Armed Forces charity that works to support the needs of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

Following the Service of Remembrance, a wreath-laying ceremony took place at the Cenotaph at 10.40am.

Prayers were offered, followed by the playing of The Last Post and a two-minute silence.

Faith leaders from across the borough delivered readings, invoking prayers for peace and tolerance.

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The parade then reassembled and returned to the Town Hall, where wreaths were laid at the War Memorial in Town Hall Square by the Speaker and Deputy Lieutenant.

Remembrance Sunday preceded Remembrance Day on November 11, marking the anniversary of the First World War’s official armistice on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

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Hackney Speaker Cllr Sheila Suso-Runge said: "It was an honour to stand alongside members of the armed forces and fellow Hackney residents to pay tribute to the fallen service men and women from across Britain and the Commonwealth countries.

"The ceremony served as a reminder for today’s generation of the sacrifices made in the past.

"It is essential that we never forget the bravery of those who served during the World Wars and all conflicts since."