HUNDREDS of people from across Alcester and Studley joined together to pay their respects to the fallen at their annual Remembrance service.
Alcester
The morning started with a parade from Bleachfield Street led by the Alcester Victoria Silver Band followed by members of the town council, court leet, former servicemen and women and representatives from numerous clubs and organisations.
The crowds lined the streets. Picture by Alcester Royal British Legion.
A number of wreaths were laid by community organisations and youth groups and local dignitaries at St Nicholas’ Church green.
The wreaths laid at the memorial. Picture by Alcester & Stratford District Round Table.
Alcester Police paid tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
“Today and on Armistice Day we’ll be taking time to remember those who gave everything to make sure we all had a future.
“It’s a poignant time for the force as we remember our historic colleagues who, since the 1800s, answered the call during wartime and sadly never came home.
“We’ll also be thinking of those in the force who gave their lives protecting their residents at home in wartime, including SC Merrick and PC Rowlands, who were killed in 1941 as they tried to protect residents during an air raid. Pictured is a helmet one of our PCs wore during that time, proudly kept in our collection.
“Thank you to all serving and ex-serving armed forces personnel – in our force and across the country – for your commitment to protecting our shared future.
“We will remember them.”
Studley
Crowds gathered in Studley for the annual Remembrance Parade and Service which took place at the war memorial in Alcester Road.
The wreaths by the war memorial. Picture by Gary Steel.
A parade featuring members of local community organisations started at Pool Road and arrived at the war memorial opposite Studley Methodist Church for the start of the service at 10.45am.
During the service, the names of the fallen were read out and approximately 15 wreaths were laid by representatives of Studley Parish Council, Studley 1st Scout Group, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School.
