Today (11 November), locals gathered in Market Square to commemorate the sacrifices made by people in the First World War and in conflicts around the world.

Those in attendance took part in a short service accompanied by a trumpeter playing the Last Post and Reveille followed by a two-minute silence.

The memorial event was attended by councillors including Mayor of the borough, cllr Mark Winnington.

On 8 November, thousands of people attended the Remembrance Sunday service and parade in Stafford town centre.

After the open-air service, wreaths were laid at the foot of the Borough War Memorial in Victoria Square.

Cllr Winnington, Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Liz Barnes CBE, and other civic dignitaries then processed to the nearby County War Memorial to lay wreaths.

This was followed by a parade taken part in by service personnel from 22 Signal Regiment and Tactical Supply Wing (RAF) based in the town, as well as representatives from The Royal British Legion and local organisations. 

The parade on Sunday (image via Stafford Borough Council)

Cllr Winnington said: "Like many of our residents across the borough, I am incredibly proud of the strong military presence we have in Stafford.

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"It was wonderful to see service personnel from 22 Signal Regiment and Tactical Supply Wing marching through the town centre along with so many other excellent organisations.

"I was so pleased residents of all ages turned out to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made tremendous sacrifices in conflicts around the world.

"Their courage and service helped protect the freedoms we enjoy today, and it is vital that we continue to remember and honour them."