Remembrance Sunday: East Cambridgeshire remembers the fallen

Parades and services were held across the district on Remembrance Sunday (November 13) to remember the fallen, as well as marking 40 years since the end of the Falklands War. 

Towns and villages were lined with crowds who fell silent on the first Remembrance weekend since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch. 

Ely 

Spectators stood by to see the City of Ely Military Band lead a short march from the Porta Gate and down The Gallery ahead of a service at Ely Cathedral. 

Cllr Richard Morgan, the Right Worshipful Mayor to the City of Ely and Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire, were amongst those to attend the service. 

City of Ely Military Band march towards Ely Cathedral on Remembrance Sunday. (Image: Daniel Mason)

Those at the service were able to see poppies fall from the cathedral’s Lantern Tower. 

Ian Lindsay, president of the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Ely branch, said: “It’s wonderful to be able to use the cathedral; it’s always a moving service when the poppy petals come down and the silence.” 

Ian Lindsay (centre), president of the Royal British Legion's Ely branch, was pleased with the turnout. (Image: Daniel Mason)

City of Ely Military Band march through High Street on their way towards the war memorial. (Image: Daniel Mason)

Cadets, brownies and other organisations took part in Ely's Remembrance Sunday parade. (Image: Daniel Mason)

The City of Ely Military Band, alongside standard bearers and several Ely organisations, were greeted by dozens of spectators during a parade from the cathedral to the war memorial. 

Here, the Last Post was played before a wreath-laying service took place. 

Cllr Richard Morgan, the Right Worshipful Mayor to the City of Ely, lays a wreath. (Image: Daniel Mason)

SE Cambs MP Lucy Frazer pays her respects at the Ely war memorial. (Image: Office for Lucy Frazer MP)

Crowds gathered on Ely Market Place for the city's Remembrance Sunday service. (Image: Daniel Mason)

“I think there were at least 30 different organisations involved,” said Mr Lindsay. 

“I’m quite certain every year, there are more people attending, so whatever it is, we’re doing the right thing.” 

Soham 

A strong turnout saw a service held at the town’s war memorial, where Soham councillors, cadets, brownies, the town’s RBL branch and members of the US Air Force attended. 

Soham's Remembrance Sunday service also attracted a strong turnout. (Image: Christopher Scurrah)

Soham Comrades Band played the Last Post and St Andrew’s Church also held a Remembrance service. 

Cllr Elizabeth Johnston, mayor of Soham, said: “The turnout was fantastic; Soham always does us proud.” 

Soham's Remembrance Sunday service also attracted a strong turnout. (Image: Christopher Scurrah)

A parade took place through Soham ahead of a Remembrance Sunday service. (Image: Christopher Scurrah)

Littleport 

Members of Littleport Brass as well as the RBL branch, scout and guide groups paraded through the village as a Remembrance service was then held at St George’s Church. 

Pictured: Martin Goodearl, chair of the Royal British Legion's Littleport branch, James Stygall of Littleport Brass who played the Last Post and Andy Swift, parade marshal. (Image: Cathy Gibb-de Swarte)

Cllr Clive Webber, leader of Littleport Town Council and district councillor Christine Ambrose Smith were some to attend a wreath-laying service. 

Cllr Clive Webber, leader of Littleport Town Council and district councillor Christine Ambrose Smith lay wreaths. (Image: Cathy Gibb-de Swarte)

Members of Littleport Scouts and Guides, Brownies, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrel sections, dip their standards during the two-minute silence. (Image: Cathy Gibb-de Swarte)