The annual Remembrance Day parade marched along Shenley Road in Borehamwood on Sunday as record numbers of people turned out to honour the men and women who died serving their country in war.

Veterans and members of the Royal British Legion stood shoulder to shoulder with girl guides and scouts, army and air force cadets, and representatives from the police and fire services. Wreaths were laid at the War Memorial in Shenley Road while the names of the fallen were read out and a two-minutes silence was well observed.

John Brown, from the Borehamwood branch of the British Legion, said it was one of the best attended parades of the past 25 years.

He continued: "There was very strong support from the community. People of all ages came and there was an excellent turn out.

"While we honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice we cannot forget those who are still with us and who are still suffering.

"16,000 people have died in the service of their country since the Second World War but thousands more have been injured, some are in a very poor state, and we must not forget them.

"The British Legion will do everything in its power to help those people."

Councillor John Graham laid a wreath on behalf of Hertsmere Borough Council and Borehamwood's twin town of Fontenay-Aux-Roses in France was represented by Tony Scott-Norman from Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council.

The Last Post was performed by Linda Grant and a short service of remembrance was held at the All Saints Church in Shenley Road conducted by the Reverend Tim Warr.

In Elstree, a service was held at St Nicholas Church and wreaths were laid at the village's War Memorial by Hertsmere councillors Morris Bright and Sandra Parnell and Ernie Butler for the town council.