Parade and wreath laying led by Mayor in Harrow Town Centre, the largest event in London outside the Cenotaph. Poetry read at the ceremony by Mayor’s competition winners
Thousands attended Harrow’s Remembrance Sunday services to honour and remember those who fought in the first and second world war – and those after. Events took place in Pinner, Edgware, and Harrow Town Centre on Sunday 9 November.
This year marked 106 years since the first Armistice Day commemoration in 1919.
Harrow’s streets were filled with pride as the 131 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, National Gorkha Veterans' Association, Royal British Legion Riders Branch, cadets, and ex-service members marched from Greenhill Way to St Anns Road. Led by the Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Anjana Patel, alongside Deputy Lieutenant Simon Ovens, the moving service brought together faith and community leaders for a special service and wreath-laying ceremony. At 11am, the town centre paused for a two-minute silence to honour those who sacrificed their lives in service, followed by prayers by The Rt Revd Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy, Bishop of Willesden.
Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Anjana Patel said:
“It was an honour to lead this year’s Remembrance Sunday parade and service to show our gratitude and respect to those past and present serving in our armed forces.
“I’d like to thank everyone who took part in our parade and congratulate the winners of this year’s poetry competition.
“We will always remember our brave soldiers who sacrifice so much for our freedom - not just today but for years and generations to come.”