Fylde mayor Coun Frank Andrews, who served for 35 years in the Royal Navy’s Royal Fleet Artillery, St Annes town mayor Coun Karen Harrison and Fylde MP Andrew Snowden were among those who laid wreaths at the ceremony, at which various organisations were represented.
The ceremony and service at Ashton Gardens – conducted by vicar of St Annes Parish Church Fr Glen Brooks, who served 28 years in the RAF – were preceded by a parade from the town’s pier. Pictures by Mark Astin Photography.
7. Remembrance Sunday service at St Annes
Police were among the uniformed organisations represented at the ceremony. Photo: Mark Astin Photogaphy
8. Remembrance Sunday service at St Annes
A few moments of quiet contemplation. Photo: Mark Astin Photography
9. Remembrance Sunday service at St Annes
Silent respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Photo: Mark Astin Photography
10. Remembrance Sunday service at St Annes
The array of wraths laid at the war memorial in Ashton Gardens, St Annes. Photo: Mark Astin Photography
11. Remembrance Sunday service at St Annes
Fr Glen Brooks, vicar of St Annes Parish Church, conducts the Remembrance service. Photo: Mark Astin Photography