POPPY wreaths were laid in the autumn sunshine as Knutsford residents remembered courageous war heroes.

Remembrance services were held across the town on Sunday.

Knutsford Town Council and the Royal British Legion invited the local community to honour the fallen.

Knutsford Guardian: Poppy wreaths laid at Knutsford Centennial War MemorialPoppy wreaths laid at Knutsford Centennial War Memorial (Image: Knutsford Town Council)

The Air Training Corps band led the parade to St John’s Church.

Knutsford Guardian: Knutsford mayor Cllr Mike Houghton joined civic dignitaries and residents to remember the town's fallenKnutsford mayor Cllr Mike Houghton joined civic dignitaries and residents to remember the town's fallen (Image: Knutsford Town Council)

The mayor and mayoress of Knutsford Cllr Mike Houghton and his wife Kate joined civic dignitaries and residents to pay tribute.

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Wreaths were laid at the Centennial War Memorial as crowds gathered.

Knutsford Guardian: A big crowd gathered to pay their respects at Crosstown MemorialA big crowd gathered to pay their respects at Crosstown Memorial (Image: Knutsford Town Council)

A two-minute silence was observed at 11am to commemorate Armistice Day.

A service at Crosstown Memorial attracted a big turnout.

Knutsford Guardian: The final service on Sunday was held at Tatton Park Parachute MemorialThe final service on Sunday was held at Tatton Park Parachute Memorial (Image: Knutsford Town Council)

This was followed by a similar service at Tatton Park Parachute Memorial.