MARLBOROUGH came to a standstill on Sunday as locals paid respect to those who gave their lives in the First World War for Remembrance Day.

The parade began in the High Street, with an inspection of the parade by Mayor Noel Barrett-Morton and councillors and Lieutenant Colonel Matt Jones, Commanding Officer of 4th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Soldiers, town councillors, the Royal British Legion, Scouts, Brownies and cadets among others marched behind the Phoenix band down to the War Memorial at New Road where two minutes' silence was paid, followed by wreath laying.

Chairman of the RBL branch for the town, Coun Alec Light, said: "It was an absolutely fantastic turnout. I have been coming to this since 1971 and I have never seen such a well attended service, it really was very special.

"It was lovely seeing so many young faces there, really understanding the importance of all of this.

"The town did itself proud. To have 20 representatives from local organisations there, laying wreaths was superb. It makes me proud to be part of the town and proud to be part of the fantastic Royal British Legion.

"The Mayor also laid poppies on war graves in both of the town's cemeteries - something done with pride every year."