Hundreds gather outside Winchester Cathedral for Remembrance Sunday

The day began with a parade, starting from The Broadway, at 9.30am, with both military and civic processions marching along the High Street.

Reverend Catherine Ogle, the Dean of Winchester, then welcomed visitors to the cathedral for the service at 10am on Sunday, November 10.

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Shortly before 11am, the congregation joined the hundreds gathered outside in the Outer Close for the official two minutes silence.

Wreaths were laid at the War Memorial by Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Russel Gordon-Smith, MP Danny Chambers and representatives of several local groups and associations.

The service closed with ‘The Blessing’, before the crowds dispersed.

Cadet Ashdeep Ghotra, from Winchester, attended the service for the first time alongside his family.

The 13-year-old said: “It was good. It was my first time doing it.”

Ashdeep Ghotra (second from right) with his family (Image: Chris Atkinson) Ashdeep’s parents and grandparents said they were “very proud” of him, with his mum adding that the service “Was very emotional”.

Stephanie Paris said: “It was a wonderful service – I really liked it”.

She added that she liked the sermons, saying: “There was good singing and everyone was together – a lot of different people from the community.

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“I was in the military from 2003 to 2011. Coming here is really important, to remember those who gave their lives. I am thankful to be here.”

The Hampshire Chronicle was live during the later part of the service, including the two-minute silence. To catch up with the live, click below.

To see photos of the parade and the wreath laying, click the image at the top of the article.