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Photo Gallery: Remembrance Sunday Service in Birkenhead

11 November 2024
Photo of the Mayor laying a poppy wreath at the Cenotaph
The Mayor of Wirral, Councillor Cherry Povall, laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in Hamilton Square


Residents came together at Remembrance Sunday services across Wirral yesterday morning (10 November). 

The Mayor attended the the Civic Service in Hamilton Square.

Thank you to all those who organised, took part in, or attended the commemorations. 

Photo of a packed Hamilton Square
The Civic Party and local Reserve Units in Hamilton Square
Photo of the large audience for the service
Residents paying their respects in Hamilton Square
Photo of the flag lowered and clock at 11am
Hamilton Square fell silent at 11.00am
Photo of a line of soldiers standing to attention
Local Army Reservists
Photo of a group of clergy entering the parade area
Rev. Paul Bentley of Birkenhead Priory Parish led the Civic Service
Photo of the Wilfred Owen memorial in Birkenhead
Wreaths and poppies were left at memorials around Hamilton Square
Photo of Council Leader, Birkenhead MP and Council CEX laying a wreath
Council Leader Paul Stuart, Alison McGovern MP and Council Chief Executive Paul Satoor prepare to lay wreaths
Photo of Standards lowered at the Cenotaph
Standards were lowered for the 2-minute silence
Photo of Soldiers on Parade
Soldiers on Parade
Photo of crowds at the Remembrance Sunday Service
Large crowds came to pay their respects again this year
Photo of Soldiers on Parade
Soldiers from a local Reserve Unit
Photo of a Piper playing over a packed Hamilton Square
A Piper played traditional laments while wreaths were laid
Photo of Army Cadets parading
Army Cadet Unit parading
Photo of Soldiers marching
Soldiers parading

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