YOUNG and old alike attended ceremonies in Keighley and across the district in remembrance of those who have given their lives in conflict.
People turned out in large numbers at events on Sunday to show their respects to those who had made the ultimate sacrifice.
In Keighley, a parade – comprising civic leaders, representatives from the Royal British Legion, veterans and uniformed groups including cadets and the Scouts – made its way from Russell Street to St Andrew's Church for a service.
The parade was led by the City of York Pipe Band.
Dignitaries at the event included Keighley's deputy town mayor Councillor Chris Herd, MP Robbie Moore, civic representatives and West Yorkshire Deputy Lieutenant Anne Dent.
The service was led by the Rev Amy Berry, and preacher was the Rev Dr Alastair Kirk.
"It is an honour and privilege for all of us to be here," he told the packed church.
There was a Bible reading by Mrs Dent, and a rendition of Abide with Me by Emeli Sandé was played.
Cllr Herd read In Flanders Fields, by John McCrae.
After the service, the parade reconvened and made its way to Town Hall Square.
There were prayers from different faiths, the act of remembrance and the Last Post was sounded – followed by a two-minute silence.
Wreaths were than laid.
Joining the many young cadets and members of the Scout movement present were children representing several schools.
The ceremony also included the reading out of the names of 103 people who have been added to Keighley's First World War roll of honour.
The names of the 102 servicemen and one woman who gave their lives during the Great War had been missed from Keighley's original roll.
But after years of research by the Men of Worth Project, they have now been included.
The roll of honour book, including the new names, was unveiled at Keighley Library on Saturday (November 9).
People across the district gathered for remembrance commemorations.
At Oakworth, there was a service and wreath laying at the war memorial.
In Denholme, a service at the Shared Church was followed by a parade from the youth cafe.
At Haworth, a service with Holy Communion at St Michael's Church was followed by a service at the war memorial.
Commemorations at Silsden included a parade, service and wreath laying ceremony.
At Steeton-with-Eastburn, events included a joint service held at St Stephen's Church.
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