People from across the borough observed a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day outside Blackburn Town Hall.

Services commemorating Remembrance Sunday were held over the weekend in Blackburn and Darwen to remember those in our armed forces who have fallen in past and current wars.

Remembrance Day is always marked as November 11 on the calendar as the First World War ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in accordance with the Armistice signed by The Allies and Germany in 1918. 

A bugle call 'The Last Post' was played The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Cllr Brian Taylor opened the short service in front of shoppers, council workers and visitors who had paused for a moment as a mark of respect.

The service was also attended by members of the Royal British Legion - Blackburn branch.

The nation came to a standstill at 11am on MondayA two-minute silence was marked by the firing of maroon rockets from the roof of the Town Hall building. 

The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Cllr Phil Riley, said: “Remembrance Day is a chance for us to pay our respects to those who have served in the armed forces.

"It’s also a time to reflect and remember those who have put their lives at risk and continue to do so and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

“As always the Remembrance Events being held in the borough will give our communities the chance to come together and mark the occasion.”