Hyde came together in solemn reflection on Sunday to honour those who gave their lives in service to their country, with two poignant ceremonies held in the town.
The day began high above the town at Werneth Low, where a procession set off from the Lower Higham Visitor Centre at 11.45am. The group made its way to the Werneth Low War Memorial, where a short service was held at 12 noon.
Against the stunning backdrop of the Tameside countryside, wreaths were laid and the traditional two-minute silence was observed, offering a moment of peace and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Later in the afternoon, the heart of Hyde fell silent as the Central Remembrance parade assembled on Greenfield Street at 2pm. Led by local veterans, uniformed organisations, and community groups, the parade departed at 2.10pm, making its way through the town to Hyde Town Hall, where a remembrance service and wreath-laying ceremony took place from 2.30pm.
Residents young and old turned out in their numbers to pay tribute, lining the streets in quiet respect as the procession passed by. The familiar notes of The Last Post echoed through the town hall before the two-minute silence, followed by heartfelt prayers and the reading of the names of the fallen.
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