Saffron Walden observed a two minute silence today (Thursday November 11) to remember those who gave their lives during war.

Councillors including town mayor Richard Porch and Uttlesford District Council chairman Arthur Coote, members of Saffron Walden Royal British Legion and members of the public were at the war memorial on the High Street.

A Remembrance Parade and service will be held on Sunday.


Saffron Walden Reporter: Town representatives just prior to 11am at Saffron Walden's war memorial on High StreetTown representatives just prior to 11am at Saffron Walden's war memorial on High Street (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: The two minute silence on November 11, 2021 in Saffron WaldenThe two minute silence on November 11, 2021 in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: The two minute silence on November 11, 2021The two minute silence on November 11, 2021 (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: The official wreath laying will take place at the Remembrance Parade on Sunday November 14 but two new wreaths had arrived for Armistice Day 2021The official wreath laying will take place at the Remembrance Parade on Sunday November 14 but two new wreaths had arrived for Armistice Day 2021 (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: A wooden cross with a poppy is left in remembrance in Saffron WaldenA wooden cross with a poppy is left in remembrance in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: The silhouette of a Tommy on a High Street doorstep in Saffron WaldenThe silhouette of a Tommy on a High Street doorstep in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)


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