In pictures Remembrance Sunday Parade in Reading

Scouts, soldiers, veterans, police and the public came out to pay their respects to the fallen

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In pictures Remembrance Sunday Parade in Reading

Veterans lay a wreath at Reading Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 2018. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Gurkha veterans were at the ceremony to lay wreathes. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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The men march through town centre streets. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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The service also marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War

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A marching band in full regalia take part in the Remembrance Sunday Parade. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Serving soldiers in the British Army march throughout the streets of Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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The parade began following a service at Reading Minster Church. From there, the service-goers marched to the Cenotaph in Forbury Gardens. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Poignant see-through figures of men represent the soldiers who died during the war. It is believed the British Empire suffered 1.2 million casualties. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Sea Scouts join the service and parade. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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The banner carriers from Reading's Scouting Associations. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Air cadets march in formation during the parade. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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The procession was led through the streets by Mayor Deborah Edwards, pictured right. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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The parade through the town including MPs Matt Rodda and Alok Sharma. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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An incredible shot of a man dressed in Tommy gear. Credit: Reading Borough Council