The Manningtree Remembrance Sunday proceedings in pictures

Wreath - Manningtree Mayor Ruth Stocks laying a wreath on the war memorial (Image: Steve Brading) Respects - members of the public came to pay their respects (Image: Steve Brading) The memorial took place on Sunday November 10, with proceedings starting at 2.45pm at The Market Place.

Touching - councillor Michelle Taylor reading a poem (Image: Steve Brading) Many - wreaths laid down on the war memorial (Image: Steve Brading)Proceedings then carried over to the war memorial which started at 3pm.

Saluting - Cpt Geoffrey Hartgrove stood in front of the memorial (Image: Steve Brading) Observing - the public watching on (Image: Steve Brading) The service saw wreaths being placed on the memorial, including one being put down by mayor Ruth Stocks.

Ruth said: “The service was absolutely lovely.

Together - many residents out paying their respects during the service (Image: Steve Brading) More - wreaths on the war memorial (Image: Steve Brading) “It worked very well, considering the road was open and people were very considerate.

“I was mayor for four years and this is the first year again and it was so nice to be involved in proceedings.

“It’s a lovely place and lovely people, who made it a fitting service.”

"The Air Cadets service was also very moving and the service as a whole was amazing."