Ely community comes together to mark Armistice Day

The service, delivered by the Rev Phil Marsh from St Mary's Church, in Ely, saw attendance from Dougie Black, president of the Royal British Legion (RBL) Ely, Colonel Roger Heriot OBE DL, president of Cambs RBL, Tom Brown, ex-parachute regiment and representatives from local schools.

Event organiser Anna Bennett, from the City of Ely Council, gave praise to the City of Ely estates team for managing road closures and to the public for their respectful attendance.

Tom Brown, Parachute Regiment (Image: Supplied)

She also thanked the RBL for their fundraising efforts, particularly Dave Martin and Neil Grimstone, chairman and vice-chairman of Ely RBL.

Mrs Bennett said: "Sunday and this morning were certainly moments of reflection, and all that took part said it was truly an honour".