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Crowds packed Ilkeston’s Market Place on Sunday morning as the town came together to remember those who lost their lives in war and honour those who served.
Residents of all ages gathered around the Cenotaph for the Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November, with families standing alongside veterans and members of uniformed organisations.
Mist hung over the town centre as people filled the space surrounding the memorial and lined the churchyard above. Children watched from parents’ shoulders, while standard bearers and uniformed groups stood before the Cenotaph.
The gathering brought generations together for an occasion that carries a personal meaning for many local families. Alongside remembrance of those who died, it was an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of those who returned from conflict and the lasting effects of war on families and communities.
Wreaths were laid at the memorial in tribute to the fallen. Around the Cenotaph, poppies decorated the railings beside the silhouettes of servicemen and women.
Our photographs show the scale of the turnout, with crowds stretching across the Market Place and around the approaches to the memorial.
Poppy tributes around the town
Elsewhere in Ilkeston, poppy displays have provided further places to pause and reflect.
On Gnome Island, a Remembrance display featuring handmade poppies knitted and crocheted by members of the local community, helped create a tribute to those who gave their lives, those who served and everyone affected by war.
Poppies at Erewash Museum also form part of the town’s Remembrance displays, extending the tribute beyond the Market Place.
