Dudley pays tribute to fallen heroes

Members of the public joined current and former servicemen and women, community groups and dignitaries at the Remembrance Sunday service in Dudley, which was organised by Dudley Council.

There was a parade from Vicar Street, along High Street, Stone Street, Priory Street and Priory Road, before the service at the cenotaph.

The event concluded with a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph, where civic dignitaries, armed forces members, military charities, and representatives from local businesses, schools and colleges paid their respects to the fallen.

Councillor Pete Lowe, Mayor of Dudley, said:

"As Mayor of Dudley, I was honoured to represent our borough at today’s Remembrance Sunday event.

“Dudley has a strong and proud community, and it was good to see so many people turn out to pay their respects and thanks to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today.

“I would once again like to extend my personal gratitude to anyone who has served or continues to serve in our armed forces.”

The borough will mark Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November with a service at the First World War Clock Tower Memorial in Priory Street.

Veterans will join the Mayor of Dudley, councillors, council staff, and members of the public from 10.55am for the laying of wreaths and the traditional two-minute silence. Priory Street will be closed for the service, with signed diversion routes in place.

As part of the borough’s commemorations, a striking cascade of hand-crafted poppies created by the Dudley Remembers Group is being displayed at Dudley Council House.
Residents are also able to place a poppy in the Cross of Remembrance in Dudley Market Place.