Students and scouts from across Dunmow were among those marking Remembrance Sunday to remember those killed in war.

The Great Dunmow Remembrance Sunday service was held on Sunday, November 10, with a separate Armistice Day service held on Monday, November 11.

Mayor of Dunmow Cllr Peter Childs said: "I want to give my heartfelt thanks to all those who attended the Remembrance Day service at the war memorial on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

"It was a privilege and honour to represent the town council in laying a wreath on behalf of the people of Great Dunmow.

"A special thanks to all those who gave their time to attend the service including uniformed services, and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant and of course Reverend Tom.

"It was wonderful to see our small town come together in the important act of Remembrance and pay their respects.

"Lest we forget."

Helena Romanes School headteacher Catherine Davis accompanied Year 11 students Michaela and Deniz to the parade on Sunday, where they laid a wreath and paid their respects on behalf of the school.

Elliott and Hunnie at the war memorial on Armistice DayElliott and Hunnie at the war memorial on Armistice Day (Image: Ceri Weston) On Armistice Day, assistant headteacher Chris Dilley accompanied Year 10 students Hunnie and Elliott to the war memorial in Great Dunmow.

During the service at the memorial, the students had the honour of reading out the list of names of people from the local community killed in the world wars and recent conflicts.

Students also observed a two-minute silence in school on Monday, November 11. Sixth Form students Thomas and Phoebe marked the beginning and end of the two-minute silence by playing The Last Post in both the secondary and primary schools.

Sixth Former Thomas playing The Last PostSixth Former Thomas playing The Last Post (Image: HRS) Meanwhile, as part of a war memorial project, students in Year 7 and 8 made clay poppies to display on the school roundabout as part of the annual Remembrance commemoration.

Thaxted girl guides and scouts also marked Remembrance by attending the annual service in Thaxted Church.

Poppies at Helena Romanes SchoolPoppies at Helena Romanes School (Image: HRS) Guides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted ChurchGuides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted Church (Image: Donna Briant) Guides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted ChurchGuides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted Church (Image: Donna Briant) Guides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted ChurchGuides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted Church (Image: Donna Briant) Guides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted ChurchGuides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted Church (Image: Donna Briant) Guides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted ChurchGuides and scouts marked Remembrance Day at Thaxted Church (Image: Donna Briant)