Many locals took to the war memorials in Bracknell for Remembrance Day, even though there were no official parades this year.

Despite the lockdown, veterans and supporters alike gathered around their local cenotaph yesterday (Sunday, November 8) to pay their respects and remember the fallen.

When the clock struck 11, the church bells rang and people walking by were silent to observe two minutes silence.

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Reverend Malcolm Chalmers at the Holy Trinity Church in Bracknell said a prayer broadcast so residents could pay their respects from home.

This followed by the Church singing God save the Queen.

As part of Bracknell's Remembrance Day celebrations was the 2nd Great Holland Brownies who painted poppies on stones which were placed around the borough.

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Amelia Boyle was one of the members who laid her poppy stone at the Sandhurst War Memorial.

Mum Rebecca Boyle said: "It is so important to teach the younger generation the sacrifices the men and women of our armed services make for our freedom, Lest we forget."

Animals who fought in the First World War were also commemorated, with artist Jenna Fox creating an installation of purple poppies in conjunction with the War Horse Memorial – a charity dedicated to remembering the lives of service animals including horses, donkeys and mules.

She hopes that for those passing the installation, seeing the poppies will raise the profile of the charity and aid in their fundraising efforts.

Ms Fox said: “Time is important as it is what Remembrance Day is about. That pause, while we remember and reflect on the strength and courage of the men, women and animals that did so much for us all.

"It is now my absolute joy to be part of the War Horse Memorial and just for a short time be part of that remembrance. My poppies show the flower in all its life stages as I wanted to show how resilient we are and how much hope there remains. The ethos for the installation is simple, to say thank you.”