Every year the nation unites to make sure that no-one is forgotten and to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

By Barbara Craythorn

Thursday, 24th October 2019, 9:15 am

Updated Friday, 8th November 2019, 12:32 pm

Today we look back at remembrance events held in or connected to Sheffield, through the years.

All pictures courtesy of Picture Sheffield www.picturesheffield.co.uk

1. Memorial Service for the loss of life aboard the HMS Sheffield destroyed during the Falklands War, 1982

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2. Remembrance service in memory of (Mi Amigo) U.S.A.F. Flying Fortress bomber crew, 1993

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3. Seaman Denis Brocklesby of Neepsend, served on HMS Good Hope, killed 1 Nov 1914, aged 21

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4. Memorial Cairn and Plaque, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands: In Loving Memory of the Brave Men of HMS Sheffield, 1982

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We will remember them - looking back at remembrance in Sheffield

Every year the nation unites to make sure that no-one is forgotten and to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

1. Memorial Service for the loss of life aboard the HMS Sheffield destroyed during the Falklands War, 1982

2. Remembrance service in memory of (Mi Amigo) U.S.A.F. Flying Fortress bomber crew, 1993

3. Seaman Denis Brocklesby of Neepsend, served on HMS Good Hope, killed 1 Nov 1914, aged 21

4. Memorial Cairn and Plaque, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands: In Loving Memory of the Brave Men of HMS Sheffield, 1982

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