Armistice Day: Doncaster falls silent as ceremonies held across city
The event is held on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month
Doncaster has fallen silent to remember its war dead with ceremonies across the city for Armistice Day.
Following the weekend’s annual Remembrance service, the focus turned to Armistce Day, which is held at 11am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
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Commemorations took place outside the Mansion House and the service included the sounding of the Last Post and Reveille by a bugler, alongside the traditional Act of Homage.
A City of Doncaster Council spokesperson said: “Thank you to everyone who joined us today as Doncaster marked Armistice Day.
“The city's commemoration provided a moment to reflect, remember and pay tribute to the servicemen and women whose service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
Meanwhile, an event was also held at Club Doncaster Sports Village.
Representatives from Doncaster Rovers, The Dons, Doncaster Belles, as well as the Foundation, the Academy, Rovers Supporters' Club and Fit Forces, alongside staff and supporters from across Club Doncaster, came together at the memorial garden at the stadium.
A service of remembrance was held to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.