A remembrance Garden was unveiled in Keighley Town Hall Square yesterday.

Those who attended included the Lord Mayor Cllr Allan Hillary, the Rev Peter Mott, of the Shared Church, the Royal British Legion and members of the public both young and old.

Crosses were planted and a minute's silence was observed.

The Lord Mayor said: "It's a time to reflect. People remembered here gave the ultimate sacrifice. We must remember with respect and look forward with peace in mind also.

Mr Mott added: "Its important people of Keighley have the opportunity to remember and the garden will be there for the next ten days.

"It's a reminder of course to those who perhaps weren't so directly involved, in the busiest corner in town, of the costs of war."

Standard bearers were Kenneth Howson, of the Royal Marine Association, Norman Kelk, of the Royal Naval Association, and Corporal Scott McArthur, of the Royal British Legion.

Mr Kelk said: "Its an opportunity for everyone to show a more personal remembrance, it's a local affair for Keighley." Over £21 million was raised by the poppy appeal last year, £10,060 in Keighley alone.