Brighton: Remembrance Sunday service observed at Old Steine

Scores of people watched from the Old Steine as representatives from the Armed Forces laid wreaths at the war memorial to mark the day.

Events were also held across Sussex to mark the day and remember soldiers who gave their lives in the World Wars and other conflicts.

Armed forces at the Old Steine service (Image: The Argus)

Bob Reeves attended the service to remember his son, Sean, who was killed in an explosion while serving in Afghanistan in 2008.

He said: "I was in the army for 23 years and my wife and family are here to remember as well.

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"For us it's highly personal but it's also important to remember all the people who gave their lives over the years.

"It's very gratifying to know that people still want to come down to make the effort and remember."

Dignitaries at the Old Steine (Image: The Argus)

The event saw dignitaries from across the city taking part in a service at the Old Steine war memorial.

Flags were lowered to half mast while two gun shots marked the beginning and end of the two-minute silence.

Hymns and prayers were also led by Reverend Will Hazlewood, the Bishop of Lewes, and The Last Post was played.

Shani Hart, who also watched the parade, said: "Remembrance means family for me, my father was at Dunkirk and I used to go to Dunkirk to sell poppies.

Shani Hart at the service (Image: The Argus)

"I've always supported the soldiers and it has always been a big thing in my heart.

"I love the pageantry and I wish there were more youngsters. It's very important to pass on that message. We need to show some respect and get the younger generations back involved."

Remembrance Sunday was also observed across Sussex with services in Hove, Worthing and across the county.

In Arlington in East Sussex, descendants of the village's only casualty from the First World War also attended to receive replicas of his medals which were stolen in the 1970s.

More events were also held on Armistice Day yesterday officially marking the end of the First World War on November 11, 1918.