In keeping with the community’s long-established traditions, Matlock Town Council and the Royal British Legion’s Matlock & Darley Dale Branch staged four ceremonies to honour those generations whose loss and sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Our photographer was there on Saturday, November 11, alongside local officials, uniformed organisations and members of the public to mark the anniversary of the First World War Armistice.
On Remembrance Sunday, morning services were held at the Pic Tor and Starkholmes memorials to lay wreaths and say prayers beneath the list of those names who left the Dales for two World Wars and never returned.
That was followed in the afternoon by the main official parade and a service at Park Head led by the Reverend Richard Reade, rector of Matlock Bank and Tansley, and Mayor Steve Flitter.
1. Matlock Armistice Day service
Members of the public paying their respects at the war memorial in Hall Leys Park. Photo: Jason Chadwick
2. Matlock Armistice Day service
A lone bugler sounded the Last Post. Photo: Jason Chadwick
3. Matlock Armistice Day service
For many observers, the weekend is a moment to recall family and friends lost to conflict. Photo: Jason Chadwick
4. Matlock Armistice Day service
Mayor of Matlock Steve Flitter led the act of remembrance. Photo: Jason Chadwick