Millions fall silent to remember those lost in times of war

THOUSANDS of people across Yorkshire stood in the rain with their heads bowed yesterday to pay their respects to fallen war heros at dozens of Armistice Day services across the county.

But nationally the commemoration was marred by Islamic protestors in London who set fire to a large poppy and clashed with police.

In Calderdale alone there were 18 separate services while in Huddersfield hundreds turned out for the Armistice Day commemorations in Greenhead Park. The Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Andrew Palfreeman, was among those taking part.

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And in Sheffield members of the Royal British Legion led a two-minute silence at the Barker's Pool War Memorial in the city centre.

Meanwhile, hundreds of people joined veterans at Hull's memorial in Paragon Square, braving strong winds and rain for two minutes of sombre reflection.

A stunning hand-carved tribute to the sacrifices made during the two world wars was unveiled at a royal Armistice Day ceremony in Leeds.

Prince Michael of Kent officially opened the display of 95 original hand-carved wooden panels at the Royal Armouries museum.

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The work has been created by members of the West Riding Woodcarvers Association in a project partly funded by the Leeds Community Foundation.

Parents of British soldiers killed in Afghanistan branded a group of Islamic protesters who set fire to a large poppy as "atrocious".

As millions of Britons paused at 11am to mark the anniversary of Armistice Day, about 30 demonstrators styling themselves Muslims Against Crusades gathered in London.

They briefly clashed with police and one officer was taken to hospital with a head injury.

A tribute will be held on Sunday at the war memorial in Victoria Gardens, Leeds. A procession will leave Civic Hall at 10.50am and finish at the Gardens.