Hundreds of people across Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Richmond and Twickenham paid their respects to the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives 100 years ago at First World War.


Services were held across southwest London on Remembrance Sunday, to mark the end of the war.


Many residents turned out for the solemn events, while thousands of marchers passed the Cenotaph war memorial in Whitehall, for a people’s procession.


Young and old came together, with an array of poppies on display. From handmade poppies by school children to extravagant displays and wreaths laid for the fallen. Balloons were released in the direction of Cenotaph, while people from all ethnicities, religions and backgrounds came together to mark the day and raise money for The Royal British Legion. 


Cafe fronts were adorned with poppies, schools remembered former students who fought in the war, flecks of red were added to gardens, choirs sang remembrance songs, bells were rung and people even dressed their pets in poppy accessories. 


Nationally, The Prince of Wales led the Royal Family’s tributes to war dead, at the National Service of Remembrance, as he laid a wreath at the monument on the behalf of his mother.


Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn put their political differences aside as they laid wreaths, alongside Sir Vince Cable.


Remembrance Sunday marks 100 years since the signing of the treaty which ended the battle on the Western Front of First World War– at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918.


The traditional two minutes’ silence was observed at 11am before it was marked with the chiming of Big Ben, despite ongoing renovation works.

Wandsworth Times:  

Rescue dog Chas at the Teddington British Legion Parade

 

Aragon – Aragon Primary School commemorates Remembrance Day

 

In the ringing chamber (From left) Asher Kaboth, Amanda Adams, Ingrid Demerschalk, Jackie Harrison, Ian McKenzie, Kate Wallis, Donatella Astratti (front), Geoffrey Ogier, Sarah Percival, Siobhan Alden, Martin Crick

 

Swaffield School

 

Carlisle Infants School, Hampton

 

Dover House Lions and Roehampton Playing Fields Community Trust

 

Captain Jack Strain, who lived in Lancaster Avenue, Wimbledon Hill. Jack was killed whilst acting as a Forward Observation Officer on July 31, 1917, the first morning of the battle of Passchendaele. He was 20 years old.

 

Volunteers of AHMADIYYA Muslim Elders Association Tahir Region in Wandsworth raused almost £80,000 during the lead up to November 11.

 

Falcons Prep School, Richmond.

 

Sunshine - Sunshine Recovery Cafe commemorate Remembrance Day

 

Ivy Cafe Ricmond.