MEMBERS of West Somerset Royal British Legion branches observed the traditional Remembrance Day and Act of Remembrance ceremonies.

Veterans and the younger generation gathered in churches and at war memorials to honour the dead of recent and distant wars.

Watchet’s Sunday’s Remembrance Parade marched through the town to the Methodist church for a service before re-forming and continuing the service at the recently-built war memorial.

Legion members and friends returned to the memorial on Wednesday for the Act of Remembrance ceremony.

Alcombe’s Remembrance Sunday service was held at the Manor Road memorial.

Minehead’s Sunday parade mustered at RBL headquarters in Bancks Street followed by a service at the Methodist church and attendance at the war memorial on North Hill.

Williton’s Remembrance Day Service took place on Sunday at St Peter’s Church and the annual Act of Remembrance, which included a two-minute silence, was held at the war memorial at Williton recreation ground.

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