Remembering the Somme in the Welsh capital

Gathered together

Gathered together in commemoration to remember the Somme at Cardiff's National War Memorial.

A piper marks the commemorations in Cardiff

A piper was there to help mark the moment.

Veterans at the Somme ceremony in Cardiff

It was a time to reflect for these veterans.

Medals on display

Medals on display.

Member of the Royal Welsh at Somme service in Cardiff

A time for the younger generation too - including serving members of The Royal Welsh.

A sailor stands to mark the silence in memory of the Somme

The Royal Navy - Britain's 'senior service' marked the moment too.

Members of Britain's different armed services at the drumhead focus for Somme ceremony in Cardiff

A drumhead was one of the focuses for the service.

Two 'Tommies' with whistles at Cardiff ceremony

Whistles were blown - the sound that sent men out of the trenches and into action.

Artillery gun salute

The artillery guns fire.

In Llandaff, a trench candle arrives before a ceremony at the city's cathedral

In Llandaff, a trench candle arrived before the ceremony at the city's cathedral.

'Tommy' with trench candle in Llandaff Cathedral

Inside Llandaff Cathedral - the candle was a focus for the remembrance service.

The Union flag and Ddraig Goch together in a moment of silence to remember the Somme sacrifice

The Union flag and Ddraig Goch together to remember the Somme sacrifice.

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