THOUSANDS turned out across Aireborough to honour the fallen on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

Those who lost their lives in the First World War and other wars were remembered in services across the area.

In Guiseley the parade was led by 2168 A.T.C. band (Yeadon), and was followed by standards of the Royal British legion R.A.F.A, veterans, air training cadets, scouts, guides, police, a representative from the Leeds Lieutenancy office, The Royal British Legion and St. Oswald’s Choir.

In a moving ceremony the last post was played by Guiseley Brass band, and the service was taken by rector and branch chaplain Father David Pickett.

Secretary of the Guiseley Branch of the Royal British Legion Elsie Turner said: “It was very emotional marching past all the plaques with the names on of WW1 soldiers who had made the ultimate sacrifice, hanging on the wall of St Oswalds graveyard.

“After the parade we went up to the memorial garden to secure the wreaths,

And met a 97 year old veteran with his medals on making a very slow determined walk with help to place his cross. To remember his comrades.

“Also a widow who had placed a posy on her husband’s grave, as it was her wedding anniversary.”

She added: “This has been a very special year, but we must still remember all the service personnel past and present who are still helping to keep us safe.

Thank you to all who helped on the day and the police who had a very difficult job keeping us all safe.

“We must never forget, we will remember them.”

In Yeadon the commemoration was held in front of a new memorial stone which has been put in placein front of Yeadon Methodist Church after years of planning and effort by volunteers.

A Welsh slate plaque has been attached to the stone and bears an inscription honouring the men and women of Yeadon who served in two World Wars and in subsequent conflicts.

The memorial stone was dedicated and formed the central focus for a short Service of Remembrance, including the laying of wreaths on Sunday November 11.

The service was led by Deacon Jenny Parnell and replaced the one held in previous years on Yeadon Town Hall steps.