Communities across the North East and North Yorkshire gathered on Remembrance Sunday (November 12) to remember all of those lost in wars.
Memorial events, parades, wreath laying and commemorative services were all used to mark the poignant occasion.
At 11am, high streets and market squares fell silent across the region to think of and pay tribute to those who never came home.
Here is the round-up of events across the region:
Sunderland
Service personnel and veterans from across the city joined the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Dorothy Trueman, when the city paid its respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road.
The parade was led by The Royal Signals Northern Band and the Bearpark and Esh Colliery Band.
The 4th Regiment Royal Artillery and three Rifles were among the regiments taking part.
As in previous years, 4th Regiment also provided two field guns which were fired from the terrace in Mowbray Park to signal the start of the two-minute silence at 11 am.
This was followed by the annual wreath laying around the war memorial and memorial wall. The wall was built with funds raised by the charity Brothers in Arms to provide a permanent tribute to those who have lost their lives in active service since the end of World War Two.
The parade ended in a march past of veterans and serving members of His Majesty's Forces and a salute taken by Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Tearney, DL, ACF, Major Ross Towes RA and the Mayor of Sunderland, Cllr Dorothy Trueman.
The Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Dorothy Trueman, said: "Remembrance Sunday is an important opportunity for the whole city to come together to pay tribute to those who fought in conflicts past and present and all those who have given up their lives for their country.
"It's also about honouring the servicemen and women of today and letting them know how much we value everything they do to keep us safe and the sacrifices that they make on our behalf."
Remembrance Services were also held in Easington Lane, Fencehouses, Houghton, Ryhope, Silksworth, South Hylton, Fatfield in Washington and Washington Village.
As part of the Remembrance commemorations poppies were also being projected onto the rear of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens on Remembrance Day.
While city landmarks including Northern Spire Bridge, Penshaw Monument, Hylton Castle, Fulwell Mill, the White Lighthouse at Seaburn, Keel Square and High Street West, have been lit red in the evenings from Armistice Day on Saturday through until Monday to mark Remembrance weekend.
Durham
On Saturday (November 11) and Sunday (November 12), remembrance events took place in Durham City.
The Saturday saw a two-minute silence in the market square, with a wreath laying at the memorial.
Dignitaries and veterans gathered to pay their respects to the fallen from the area.
On Saturday evening, there was a poignant service at Durham Cathedral, which was presented by broadcaster Pam Royle.
Reeth
The Swaledale Remembrance Parade set off from Reeth Green on Sunday afternoon to the accompaniment of ‘Slaidburn’ played by Reeth Brass Band who led the marchers to St Andrew’s church at Grinton.
Residents and councillors from the dale and further afield were joined by members of Swaledale scouts, fire fighters, current and ex-service personnel, representatives from the Young Farmers’ Club and Reeth Show Committee, and police and RAF cadets amongst others, in paying their respects to the local men who had died in both world wars and more recent conflicts.
The service was led by the curate Rev Linzi Blundell and the vicar of Swaledale with Arkengarthdale, Rev Caroline Hewlett, preached on the theme of ‘Service’, particularly in the light of the 80th anniversary of the Wellington bomber crash on Fremington Edge in May 1943.
Music for the service was provided by Reeth Band and ‘The Last Post’ was played by Nigel Robertshaw. The lesson was read by Michael Guy and the names to be commemorated were read by Beverley Rutter. Wreaths were laid by Coun Paul Terry on behalf of Reeth parish council and by Coun Geraldine Coates on behalf of Grinton parish council.
The service was followed by afternoon tea at Reeth Memorial Hall.
Richmond
Spennymoor
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