WORCESTER fell silent as it remembered those who served with a poignant Remembrance Sunday parade and service. 

Crowds gathered across Worcester city centre to honour the servicemen and women past and present who have fought and put their lives on the line for our freedoms. 

The parade began at around 9.15am, making its way via Mealcheapen Street, St Swithun's Street and the High Street to Worcester Cathedral.

Those taking part in the parade included several branches of our armed forces, cadets, veterans and members of the emergency services including West Mercia Police and St John Ambulance Service. 

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Shortly afterwards, dignitaries from across Worcestershire left the Guildhall and formed a civic procession to the Cathedral.

Representatives from Worcester City Council, including the Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Mel Allcott, and dignitaries from West Mercia Police, were among those taking part. 

A 40-minute ceremony was then held inside Worcester Cathedral, during which time crowds gathered waiting for their opportunity to pay tribute. 

Following the service, servicemen and women lined the streets of Worcester as solemn music was played by a brass band and dignitaries laid wreaths on the city's War Memorial. 

At 11am, the city joined together for two minutes of silence as the Last Post was played. 

The Dean of Worcester, Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, led the service in prayers of remembrance.

He said: "Almighty and eternal god, from whose life in Christ we cannot be parted, either by death or life, hear our prayers and thanksgivings for all whom we remember this day, fulfil in them the purpose of your love, and bring us all, with them, to your eternal joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord."

The service ended with readings of the Lord's Prayer and God Save the King. 

And in a touching moment, the crowds clapped for those in the parade as they left Cathedral Square. 

Remembrance parades and services were also held in St John’s and Claines.