We will remember them: Northampton town centre falls silent for Remembrance Sunday service

Northampton town centre fell silent this weekend to mark a moment of reflection for Remembrance Sunday.

Hundreds of onlookers fell quiet as the bells of Alll Saints Church marked 11am while a parade made up of Northamptonshire's veterans, regiments and cadet forces stood at ease by the war memorial.Many shops across the town also closed their doors in time for the two minute's silence to mark the moment of reflection in memory of the lives lost to war.Father Oliver Coss, rector of All Saints Church, said: "It was a beautiful day. The sun shone on us at the moment of the two minute's silence."It was a wonderful turn out for this year and a rare moment of oneness to share with people at what can feel like such a divisive time."It's so nice that everyone can still come together for a moment of remembrance."

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Northampton's Remembrance Sunday parade brought the town together for a moment of silence this weekend.placeholder image
Northampton's Remembrance Sunday parade brought the town together for a moment of silence this weekend.
Hundreds of people met in the town centre to watch the parade and take part in the service.placeholder image
Hundreds of people met in the town centre to watch the parade and take part in the service.
The parade was made up of over a dozen Northampton-based units and organisations - such as the Northampton Sea Cadets of TS Laforey.placeholder image
The parade was made up of over a dozen Northampton-based units and organisations - such as the Northampton Sea Cadets of TS Laforey.
Dozens of wreaths were laid at the town's war memorial.placeholder image
Dozens of wreaths were laid at the town's war memorial.
The parade through the town centre drew applause from hundreds of onlookers.placeholder image
The parade through the town centre drew applause from hundreds of onlookers.
AT 11 o'clock, Northampton fell silent for two-minutes as an act of remembrance.placeholder image
AT 11 o'clock, Northampton fell silent for two-minutes as an act of remembrance.
The wreath-laying ceremony and a small choir was led by an arrangement of Northampton's dignitaries.placeholder image
The wreath-laying ceremony and a small choir was led by an arrangement of Northampton's dignitaries.
A Northamptonshire guide carries her troop's wreath for the memorial.placeholder image
A Northamptonshire guide carries her troop's wreath for the memorial.
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