Field of Remembrance opens in Cardiff

Cardiff Castle's Field of Remembrance offers a place for people to reflect

More than 5000 crosses and commemorative markers have been placed at Cardiff Castle, as part of the Royal British Legion's Field of Remembrance in the Welsh capital.

On Wednesday, a service was held to mark the opening, attended by representatives from all three of the UK Armed Forces, as well as members of the public and city dignitaries.

Every year tributes are set up in Fields of Remembrance across the UK, which are created annually by the Royal British Legion.

The Field of Remembrance in Cardiff will be open to the public daily until Tuesday 11 November.

A service was held to mark the opening of the Field of Remembrance in Cardiff

This year marks 80 years since the end of World War Two, and 30 years since the end of UK Forces involvement in Bosnia.

"It's really important that we recognise that the world we live in today was formed by events of the past," said Antony Metcalfe, Head of Community Engagement at the Royal British Legion, speaking at the opening event.

"At times like today, when [the world] feels slightly divided and a bit concerning, I think it's really important that we recognise the service and sacrifice of all those that have gone before us - because peace is really important, and peace has to be fought for."

The opening of Cardiff's Field of Remembrance is among the public events held in the run-up to Armistice Day on 11 November, when the traditional two- minute silence will be held across the UK at 11:00 GMT.