From Brownies to veterans, hundreds showed their respect at Remembrance Services all over Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar, honouring 104 years since the guns fell silent after World War I.

A ceremony was held at Hatfield Hyde in Welwyn Garden City, with the procession leaving St Mary Magdalene Church in Hollybush Lane at 2.50pm, with the Remembrance service beginning at the war memorial at 3pm.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: At Hatfield Hyde, a procession left St Mary Magdelene Church in Hollybush Lane at 2.50pm.At Hatfield Hyde, a procession left St Mary Magdelene Church in Hollybush Lane at 2.50pm. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Barbara Fitzsimon also attended the procession.The Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Barbara Fitzsimon also attended the procession. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

In Welwyn Garden City, the parade assembled at The Campus at 10.30am, with the service commencing at The Howardsgate Memorial at 10.50am.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Welwyn Garden City Band also performed at the service in Welwyn Garden City.The Welwyn Garden City Band also performed at the service in Welwyn Garden City. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

In Hatfield, a was service held in the Memorial Garden, with the parade starting at the Red Lion on the Great North Road at 10.45am. To mark Armistice Day, an 11am service at the Hatfield Park War Cemetery took place.Welwyn Hatfield Times: In Hatfield, a parade starting at the Red Lion on the Great North Road at 10.45am was held.In Hatfield, a parade starting at the Red Lion on the Great North Road at 10.45am was held. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Royal Air Force Air Cadets marched with wreaths with notes attached to mark the lives lost.The Royal Air Force Air Cadets marched with wreaths with notes attached to mark the lives lost. (Image: Philip Jones)

Jonah Anthony, the Town Clerk at Hatfield Town Council Welwyn Garden City, was also in attendance on the day. Welwyn Hatfield Times: Jonah Anthony Town Clerk (Head of Paid Service).Jonah Anthony Town Clerk (Head of Paid Service). (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Remembrance Sunday service at Harmer Green War Memorial in Digswell was conducted by Rev'd Dr Rob Marshall, Rev'd Sue Stilwell, both from the Anglican Parish of Digswell, and Rev'd Rosemary Mutopo the Methodist Minister for Welwyn Hatfield. Welwyn Hatfield Times: Rev Dr Rob Marshall, Revd Sue Stilwell, and Revd Rosemary Mutopo, conducted the service in Digswell.Rev Dr Rob Marshall, Revd Sue Stilwell, and Revd Rosemary Mutopo, conducted the service in Digswell. (Image: Peter Holt)

The service was attended by 50 residents and wreaths were laid at the memorial by David Cox from Welwyn Parish Council, Irene Ephgrave from Digswell Village Church and children from St Johns School. Welwyn Hatfield Times: Around 50 Digswell residents attended Remembrance Sunday service at Harmer Green War Memorial this year.Around 50 Digswell residents attended Remembrance Sunday service at Harmer Green War Memorial this year. (Image: Peter Holt)

Approximately 400 people attended Remembrance Sunday services that took place in Potters Bar, held by Hertsmere Borough Council on Sunday, November 13. Cllr Peter Rutledge, represented the Mayor of Hertsmere, accompanied by Cllr Jane West.  

 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Cllr Pete Rutledge at the Potters Bar War Memorial on the High Street. Cllr Pete Rutledge at the Potters Bar War Memorial on the High Street. (Image: Philip Jones)

The Potters Bar Branch of Royal British Legion said: "We are pleased to hear that Members of our community thought it was ‘a lovely service’ and thank Chris Cook for videoing and posting on Facebook ‘Potters Bar Community Group’, which is especially poignant for those who were unable to attend."

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The 5th Potters Bar Scout Group, the Beavers were also in attendance at the ceremony that started at 10.25am.The 5th Potters Bar Scout Group, the Beavers were also in attendance at the ceremony that started at 10.25am. (Image: Philip Jones)