People from across the borough gathered in Blackburn and Darwen to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings.
Two civic ceremonies took place in the main town squares as shoppers joined invited guests to commemorate D Day on June 6.
In Blackburn Town Hall Square, the new Mayor Brian Taylor welcomed officers, representatives of the armed forces, school children and the public to a flag raising ceremony.
A poem was read by Brayden Hartley – marketing and communications apprentice at Blackburn with Darwen borough council; and the Ceremonial flag was also raised, followed by two minutes silence.
Guests inside the council chamber at Blackburn Town Hall
A prayer was then be delivered by the Dean of Blackburn Cathedral, The Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones.
In Darwen Town Hall Market Square, Deputy Mayor Jacquie Slater welcomed people to the ceremony.
People taking part in a moment of silence in Darwen
A poem was read by a pupil from Darwen Vale High School, and the Deputy Mayor passed the flag to a uniformed flag party personnel to be raised.
A prayer was delivered by Reverend Alison Mitchell from St Peter’s Church in Darwen.
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