REMEMBRANCE services began this morning as Bradfordians came together in the city centre on Armistice Day to pay their respects to those killed or injured in conflicts around the world.

At around 11am, people gathered at the Bradford Cenotaph to remember, reflect and pray - 104 years since the guns fell silent to bring to an end the Great War.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: People pay their respectsPeople pay their respects (Image: Newsquest)

The service was led by the Dean of Bradford, The Very Reverend Andy Bowerman, and was attended by the Lord Mayor Councillor Martin Love. 

The Last Post and Reveille was sounded and a two minutes’ silence in remembrance of the fallen was observed.

Wrose dad Paul Lister, who was in the territorial army as a royal engineer, attended the service with his eight-year-old daughter, Lola.

Lola is the only person in the country to possess a civilian standard.

"It was well-attended," Paul said.

"I go every year but it was the first time Lola has attended on Armistice Day, she usually goes to Remembrance Sunday.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Lola with her civilian standardLola with her civilian standard (Image: Newsquest)

"She carries a civilian standard, not a military one.

"Lola is the only one in the country to possess this standard.

"Through the British Legion, Lola was seen on a video practising with a car flag.

"Then the company that makes them got in contact with us and said they wanted to make her one."

What other services will take place this weekend?

Thoughts now move to Remembrance Sunday where the Lord Mayor will once again be in attendance at the annual Parade and Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph.

The Civic Parade will form at City Hall at 10.15am and make its way out onto Channing Way at 10.30am, ready to step off to march to the Cenotaph at 10.40am.

The service will start at 11am and be led by Rev Bowerman.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Workers observed the two minutes silence in the city centreWorkers observed the two minutes silence in the city centre (Image: Newsquest)

After the service, at around 11.40am, the parade will march off back to City Park where the Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Cllr Love will take the salute at the march past.

There will also be services held across the district on Sunday where wreaths will be laid by civic representatives.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Children remember Pte Christopher Kershaw, of the Yorkshire Regiment, the youngest of six soldiers, who died when their vehicle was destroyed by the Taliban in March 2012 at a new housing development near Thorp GarthChildren remember Pte Christopher Kershaw, of the Yorkshire Regiment, the youngest of six soldiers, who died when their vehicle was destroyed by the Taliban in March 2012 at a new housing development near Thorp Garth (Image: UGC)

The Lord Mayor on the importance of the Remembrance weekend

Cllr Love said: “The annual services of Remembrance in our district are always moving events.

"It is important to continue to remember all those who have lost their lives, been wounded, have suffered or are still suffering in any way, due to past and present conflicts around the world.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: It was an emotional moment for crowdsIt was an emotional moment for crowds (Image: Newsquest)

“People from all our communities across the district are invited to take the time to attend these services."

City Hall will be lit in red and the Royal British Legion flag and the Union flags will fly in the city centre and across the district until Remembrance Sunday.