Saffron Walden marked Remembrance Sunday with a parade through the town as a "poignant reminder" of conflict, past and present.

Mayor of Saffron Walden, Councillor Richard Porch, said he was "proud" to lay wreaths at War Memorials in Saffron Walden and Little Walden on November 14.

He said: "I was proud and honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of the Town Council and the townsfolk to honour those that protect our country.

"My heartfelt thanks go to all who serve and to all involved in the plans and preparations for such a large event in town."

Remembrance Sunday events took place at villages and towns throughout the country.

Remembrance Sunday at Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden Reporter: Mayor of Saffron Walden Councillor Richard Porch lays a wreath at the War MemorialMayor of Saffron Walden Councillor Richard Porch lays a wreath at the War Memorial (Image: Saffron Photo)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Remembrance Sunday in Saffron WaldenRemembrance Sunday in Saffron Walden (Image: Saffron Photo)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Air cadets salute on Remembrance Sunday, 2021Air cadets salute on Remembrance Sunday, 2021 (Image: Saffron Photo)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Saffron Walden's Remembrance Parade on Church StreetSaffron Walden's Remembrance Parade on Church Street (Image: Saffron Photo)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Saffron Walden's Remembrance Parade at the Market PlaceSaffron Walden's Remembrance Parade at the Market Place (Image: Saffron Photo)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Wreath laying at Saffron Walden's Remembrance Sunday ceremonyWreath laying at Saffron Walden's Remembrance Sunday ceremony (Image: Saffron Photo)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Saffron Walden Beavers on Remembrance SundaySaffron Walden Beavers on Remembrance Sunday (Image: Saffron Photo)

Remembrance Sunday at Little Walden

Saffron Walden Reporter: Little Walden's Remembrance Sunday ceremonyLittle Walden's Remembrance Sunday ceremony (Image: Mike Reynolds)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Mayor Councillor Richard Porch lays a wreath at Little Walden's War MemorialMayor Councillor Richard Porch lays a wreath at Little Walden's War Memorial (Image: Mike Reynolds)

Remembrance Sunday at Duxford

Saffron Walden Reporter: A Dragon Rapid drops 10,000 poppies from the sky over Imperial War Museum, DuxfordA Dragon Rapid drops 10,000 poppies from the sky over Imperial War Museum, Duxford (Image: Terry Harris)

Saffron Walden Reporter: A Remembrance Sunday flypast at DuxfordA Remembrance Sunday flypast at Duxford (Image: Terry Harris)

Remembrance Sunday at Thaxted

Saffron Walden Reporter: 1st Thaxted Brownies prepare for Remembrance Sunday 20211st Thaxted Brownies prepare for Remembrance Sunday 2021 (Image: 1st Thaxted Brownies)

Saffron Walden Reporter: 1st Thaxted Guides parade in town as a mark of respect on Remembrance Sunday 20211st Thaxted Guides parade in town as a mark of respect on Remembrance Sunday 2021 (Image: 1st Thaxted Guides)

Remembrance Sunday at Debden

Remembrance Sunday at Stansted Mountfitchet

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