Hundreds gather in Sheffield to pay respects to war heroes on Armistice Day

Large crowds gathered in Sheffield city centre today to honour war heroes on Armistice Day.

After a chilly morning in Sheffield, the sun began to part through the clouds as the sky cleared for the service.

Crowds began to arrive ahead of the service to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

People of all ages gathered around the cenotaph at Barker’s Pool, alongside groups of school children and construction workers to pay their respects to the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom.

Soldiers, veterans and all who have served for the country were thanked as part of the moving service.

Crowds then paid their respects through a two minute silence as the Last Post rang out.

Afterwards, the national anthem was sung in a display of respect.

Following the service, people laid wreaths, poems and poppies around the cenotaph and personally thanked veterans for their service.

Barry Grimshaw said: “For 22 years I was in the armed forces. It gets very emotional, as times change.

“The demographic of attendance now because of the modern wars there are a lot of younger people coming up who have lost friends and family.”

Gary Crossland said: “It makes me feel proud. For those who are still serving at sea, some are still on patrol in the army and the forces and those who fought for this country.

“The remembrance is what it is, it’s not political, but remembrance for acknowledging.”

Allan Snowden said: “Remembering the people that have been lost with no known grave, are in our minds.”

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