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Thousands reflect in Remembrance Sunday gatherings

BBC Military veterans and guests during the Remembrance Sunday service at the National Memorial Arboretum. There are hundreds of people in a line. Some sit on mobility scooters at the front. Others are standing. Many are wearing suits and poppies. One man can be seen wiping his eyes. BBC
A gathering of people at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Cities and towns across the West Midlands have come together to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict.

There were ceremonies all over the region to mark Remembrance Sunday and honour fallen soldiers.

Thousands gathered at war memorials, museums and other civic locations for parades and quieter reflection.

A two minute silence was also held at 11:00 GMT.

The National Memorial Arboretum hosted its annual event to honour fallen armed forces personnel, with thousands turning out to attend its main service.

People standing behind a metal barrier looking on. The line is about three people deep. There is a sand-stone type building in the background.
Soldiers marching through the streets of Birmingham

In Birmingham, crowds broke out into spontaneous applause as current servicemen and women, veterans and members of the emergency services marched past the city’s cathedral.

Meanwhile, there were huge crowds at events at Coventry's War Memorial Park and Wolverhampton's council building.

Locations where people also marked the occasion included Telford Town Park in Shropshire and Worcester city centre.

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