Thousands gather in town to mark Armistice Day

Crowds gathered in Bedworth in Warwickshire to mark Armistice Day on Monday morning

Crowds of thousands of people have gathered to mark Armistice Day in Bedworth, a town which has retained the tradition for more than 100 years.

Bedworth has marked 11 November at the exact hour, day and month every single year since 1921.

A parade marched through the town centre from 10:30 GMT, before a remembrance service was held at the War Memorial at the Coventry Road Cemetery.

The event was now the "largest" Armistice Day parade in Britain, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council said.

A parade featuring serving and retired military and cadets marched through town

Bedworth has commemorated Armistice Day on the exact date for more than a century and is thought to be the only area in the UK outside of London to do so.

It has been billed as the "town that never forgets" due to its long-standing tradition.

Following the service, the procession continued through Sergeant Simon Valentine Way, named in honour of a soldier killed in Afghanistan, before ending at 12:30 GMT.

Road closures were in force along the route throughout the parade.

The Bedworth Armistice Day Parade takes place on 11 November each year

Sam Margrave, from Bedworth Civic Hall - which was assisting those attending the parade on Monday - said he was "proud" the venue was back open.

It reopened its doors earlier this year after closing almost two years ago.

Mr Margrave, who has been involved with the Armistice Day committee for over 25 years, said they had received "so much support" from the community.

"We've got brilliant volunteers to open our doors to the residents and people visiting today," he added.

"So the day continues really, remembering those who have given us so much."