Remembrance Sunday parades held across the Black Country to honour the fallen
The nation honoured those who had fallen in the war – with communities across the Black Country and Staffordshire falling silent to remember.
On Remembrance Sunday, people across the UK people gathered to pay tribute to those who had died in battle.
The events were given added poignancy by a return to pre-pandemic numbers of participating veterans and military, as well as onlookers.
This time last year, nearly all in-person Remembrance events were cancelled – with organisers choosing to pay tribute online.
Thousands gathered to pay tribute at the Dudley Remembrance Sunday service. Event organisers at Dudley Council invited members of the public to join with ex-servicemen and women and community groups to pay their respects.
There was a short parade from Stone Street Square with the parade moving past the First World War memorial on Priory Street, down Priory Road and onto Ednam Road before it came to a halt at the cenotaph.
Reverend James Treasure led the Remembrance Sunday service and was joined by the Mayor of Dudley at Coronation Gardens.
Wreaths were laid at the cenotaph or the First World War memorial after the service.
Councillor Anne Millward, the mayor of Dudley, said: “It has been an incredible privilege and honour to represent Dudley at today’s Remembrance Sunday service, I’m so pleased it could go ahead in a more familiar way this year.
“This sombre occasion reminds us all to stop and reflect on the huge sacrifices people have made for our country including the brave men and women serving their country today.
“Today we promise to never forget those who have been lost and I would like to thank the Dudley community for once again joining us in paying their respects.”
