The Island fell silent as thousands of people paid their respects in honour of The Fallen at Sunday’s Remembrance parades in towns and villages.

The main service took place at the war memorial in Newport, with His Majesty’s representative, Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Susie Sheldon, the Island’s High Sheriff, Graham Biss, West Wight MP, Richard Quigley, and council chairman, Councillor Karl Love, in attendance, as well as the council’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Ian Dore.

They laid wreaths alongside other dignitaries and representatives, following a parade led by the Royal British Legion parade marshal from Drill Hall Road, and the council’s mace bearer from Newport Guildhall. The service was led by the Rev Chris Bradish, Newport Town Rector and Isle of Wight Area Dean.

The West Wight service took place at Totland War Memorial and was attended by, among others, Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Brigadier Maurice Sheen, and Sir Guy Acland. A total of 41 wreaths were laid with Andre Usborne, parade marshal, while a service, led by Rev Mark Pullinger, was held at Christ Church, Totland.

Sandown’s service was led by Rev Williams, with Bugler Stuart Kent, the Sandown and Shanklin Military Band and Guard 3 Troop, Sandown. At Lake, the service was led by Lay Pastor, Jane Morris, with Bugler Sarah Nerval and included Staff Sergeant Instructor Ben Nichols and Staff Sergeant Kelly Way.

In Brighstone, parade marshal was Peter Atkinson, assisted by Reg Hunt BEM. The Medina Marching Band led the parade, which included local groups such as Brighstone School, Scouts, Brownies and the village Social Club.

East Wight MP, Joe Robertson, attended the Ryde Parade, along with Deputy Lord-Lieutenant Nicholas England, Ryde Town Mayor, Richard May, and President of The Royal British Legion, Charles Chapman. The MP was also at Ventnor later in the afternoon, while on Saturday, he paid his respects on the sports field with players from Bembridge FC, Ventnor FC and Niton FC.

On Armistice Day (Monday, November 11) a bugler signalled the start of a two-minute silence in St Thomas’ Square, Newport, at 11am to remember those who died in conflict.