Standard bearers lower their standards at the start of the two minutes of silence during the Hartlepool Remembrance Day parade. Picture by FRANK REID

placeholder image — Standard bearers lower their standards at the start of the two minutes of silence during the Hartlepool Remembrance Day parade. Picture by FRANK REID

14 pictures as Hartlepool pays its respects on Remembrance Sunday

By Gavin Ledwith

Hartlepool Mail Editor

Published 14th Nov 2021, 14:10 GMT

Updated 14th Nov 2021, 16:13 GMT

Hundreds of people gathered in the centre of Hartlepool as the town held its first public Remembrance Sunday parade and service for two years following 2020’s Covid-enforced absence.

The Victory Square event followed a series of tributes across town since Armistice Day on November 11. They included the bathing of war memorials in red light on Thursday and players, officials and spectators observing an impeccable silence before Hartlepool United’s Friday evening home game with Newport County at The Suit Direct Stadium.

Veterans at Sunday's service. Picture by FRANK REID

5. Standing proud

Veterans at Sunday's service. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

Hartlepool Masonic members on parade. Picture by FRANK REID

6. Observing the silence

Hartlepool Masonic members on parade. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

The Parade Staff Sergeant with veterans stand at ease. Picture by FRANK REID

7. Contemplation

The Parade Staff Sergeant with veterans stand at ease. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

The Mayor of Hartlepool, Councillor Brenda Lloynrs stands head bowed after she laid her wreath at Sunday's service.

8. Head bowed

The Mayor of Hartlepool, Councillor Brenda Lloynrs stands head bowed after she laid her wreath at Sunday's service. Photo: Frank Reid

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