Remembrance Day: Cathedral Square lined with hundreds to pay respects

Despite a cold morning, people came out and lined the streets for the traditional service at the war memorial at Worcester Cathedral. 

The event started at Cornmarket car park at 9am and the march made its way through the city. 

HUNDREDS: people lined the streets to watch the march (Image: NQ)

A service was held at 10am when representatives of the armed forces, emergency services, cadets, and dignitaries gathered to pay their respects in Worcester Cathedral.

The Last Post and Reveille came before a two minutes silence was observed by hundreds of people.

Wreathes were laid by Worcester mayor Adrian Gregson and Worcester MP Robin Walker and observers joined in with the Lord's Prayer and National Anthem. 

WREATHS: Poppies laid at the Cathedral (Image: NQ)

Throughout the service, there was music played by the Worcester City Brass and Worcester Cathedral choir.  

A group of cadets from King's school also took part in the march.

MARCH: Cadets from Kings School took part in the march (Image: NQ)

Rachel Ellen, who is a section officer in the RAF, said: "It has been a real privilege to be invited and although it is a very poignant day, we feel very proud to be here. 

"It is not a joyous occasion, we are marking all of the sacrifices people have given.

"It is important for the cadets to be here and learn about all the people that have sacrificed their lives for them. 

RAF: Rachel Ellen is a Section Officer in the RAF (Image: NQ)

"We have so many opportunities because of the people who sacrificed their lives. 

"Especially in a city like Worcester which plays a very important part in history."

Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Ellen, said: "It is important for us to renew our pledge to remember. 

CSF: Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Ellen (Image: NQ)

"It is something that could be easily forgotten by youngsters and even people my age, but it is so important to remember and pay our respects.

"It is something that is bigger than any of us." 

SCOUTS: 2nd Worcester Scouts group in Worcester marched up to St John's Church (Image: NQ)

Children from the 2nd Worcester Scout group in St John's also took part in a march and made their way up to St John's church from the scout hut.