Remembrance Sunday: 18 pictures as Preston falls silent to remember

Veterans proudly wearing their medals, military families and the public attended the war memorial in Preston city centre for the Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

By Andy Moffatt

Published 13th Nov 2022, 15:22 BST

Updated 13th Nov 2022, 15:23 BST

The Remembrance Sunday ceremony has added poignancy this year as it is the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, with former veterans marching past the Cenotaph.

Here are 18 images for the ceremony, taken by Post photographer Neil Cross.

Remembrance parade and service at Preston's Flag Market

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Remembrance parade and service at Preston's Flag Market Photo: Neil Cross

The lowering of the flag

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The lowering of the flag Photo: Neil Cross

Dignitaries gather at Preston's Flag Market

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Dignitaries gather at Preston's Flag Market Photo: Neil Cross

Preston's mayor lays a wreath at the war memorial

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Preston's mayor lays a wreath at the war memorial Photo: Neil Cross

Veterans Preston Neil Cross