Remembrance Sunday 2018: How Rugby marked 100 years since Armistice Day

By The Newsroom
Published 12th Nov 2018, 11:33 GMT
Updated 12th Nov 2018, 11:36 GMT
Two veterans stand alongside soldiers from the Parachute Regiment.Two veterans stand alongside soldiers from the Parachute Regiment.
Two veterans stand alongside soldiers from the Parachute Regiment.
Photographer Mike Baker captured the day that Rugbeians turned out in huge numbers for a Remembrance Sunday parade to honour 100 years since Armistice Day.

Representatives from around 20 groups including The Royal British Legion, ex-service organisations, Paratroopers from Rugby-based 4th Battalion the Parachute Regiment, Girls' Brigade and Boys' Brigade, Army, sea and air cadets gathered on Hillmorton Road to mark the poignant day.

A veteran places a wreath.A veteran places a wreath.
A veteran places a wreath.
Spectators are joined by a Paratrooper in training.Spectators are joined by a Paratrooper in training.
Spectators are joined by a Paratrooper in training.
Rugby mayor Cllr Tom Mahoney inspects soldiers of the Parachute Regiment.Rugby mayor Cllr Tom Mahoney inspects soldiers of the Parachute Regiment.
Rugby mayor Cllr Tom Mahoney inspects soldiers of the Parachute Regiment.
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