Copeland residents stood silent to honour fallen war heroes and remember the sacrifice they made for their country.

Poignant ceremonies were held across the borough, with veterans, services personnel, cadets, youth groups and civic dignitaries joining members of the public to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

In Whitehaven, the procession made its way through town to Castle Park for a moving service led by the Reverend Robert Jackson at the town's war memorial.

The service began with the hymn, ‘Praise my soul, the King of heaven’, and Brenda Long, of the Royal British Legion, read the Exhortation.

The Last Post was sounded and people bowed their heads for two minutes silence.

Among those laying wreaths were representatives from the Royal British Legion branches and women’s section, the armed forces, cadets, the mayor of Copeland Mike Starkie, the mayor of Whitehaven Graham Roberts, and Copeland MP Trudy Harrison.

Carl Lewthwaite, a Whitehaven veteran, laid a wreath on behalf of the Copeland Labour party.

He said: “It was a really, really good turnout despite the weather. It demonstrates how important the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Sunday is and people haven’t forgot.

“I have personally had support from the Poppy Appeal and the Royal British Legion and will always feel in debt to them and will do whatever I can.”

Ian Fisher, Chairman of Bransty Royal British Legion said: “The people of Whitehaven turned out brilliantly in adverse weather conditions. There’s more people attending every year.

“The cadets did the town proud. I’d like to thank Simone Morgan, from Whitehaven Marina, for firing the cannon, the police for watching the roads, and the town for turning out.

“The townsfolk showed they do recognise what veterans have done in the past and have turned out in that weather – they need credit for that.

“We remember those who walked away from their homes and families and never came back. They went to fight for a cause – it cost them their lives to give us this freedom. They made the ultimate sacrifice. It should be remembered.”

A service followed in the United Reformed Church, led by the Reverend Dave Harkison.

In Cleator Moor, a Remembrance service was held at St John’s Church, followed by wreath-laying at the war memorial on the Square, and a short service at the Methodist Church.

While in Egremont, a procession marched from Ehen Court Road to the War Memorial for a poignant service and wreath laying.The parade then made its way to St Mary's and St Michael's Church for a Remembrance Sunday service.

Services were also held in Distington, Parton, Moor Row, St Bees, Frizington, Ennerdale, Kirkland, Lamplugh, Seascale, Irton, and Millom.