ARMISTICE Day was marked in Crediton on Wednesday, November 11 with a short service at the war memorial.

Crediton RBL President Henry Parker speaking before the silence
Crediton RBL President Henry Parker speaking before the silence (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Members of the public, Crediton Town Council, Crediton Hamlets Parish Council and the Royal British Legion observed a two-minute silence at 11am to remember the fallen.

Current and former Crediton town and Crediton hamlets parish councillors attended
Current and former Crediton town and Crediton hamlets parish councillors attended (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Maroons (loud ceremonial signals) were set off, and a bugler played the Last Post and Reveille, to mark the beginning and end of the silence.

Rev Preb Matthew Tregenza led prayers
Rev Preb Matthew Tregenza led prayers (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Mayor of Crediton Cllr Steve Huxtable and the Royal British Legion Crediton Branch President Henry Parker spoke during the service, and Crediton Parish Church Rector Rev Preb Matthew Tregenza led prayers.

A bugler played the Last Post and Reveille
A bugler played the Last Post and Reveille (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Children from Pippin’s Pre-School and Hayward’s Primary School also attended with wreaths to lay at the memorial.

Many veterans attended the service
Many veterans attended the service (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)