November 10 marks Remembrance Sunday and Croydon will come together to remember the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in conflict.

The events will start on Sunday, when the annual Civic Service of Remembrance will take place at Croydon Minster, in Church Street.

This is open to all and is not a ticketed event.

Anyone who wishes to attend is asked to take their seats by 10.40am for the 10.55am service.

After the Remembrance Sunday service at Croydon Minster, there will be a procession of military personnel and other uniformed organisations.

They will set off from outside Marks and Spencer in North End at approximately 12.15pm, marching to Katharine Street for a wreath-laying ceremony at 12.30pm.

The wreath-laying will be led by Civic Mayor, Councillor Kola Agboola, and the Deputy Lieutenant of Croydon Ray Wilkinson, followed by the Royal British Legion, Executive Mayor Jason Perry, civic and faith representatives, as well as the military and residents.

Everyone is welcome to lay a wreath by gathering outside The Spread Eagle pub in Katharine Street at 12.20pm.

Armistice Day, on Monday, November 11, will be marked by the traditional two minutes’ silence led by the Civic Mayor, Councillor Kola Agboola, Deputy Lieutenant, Executive Mayor Jason Perry, and other civic leaders.

The silence will be held at 11am at the Cenotaph in Katharine Street and everyone is welcome to attend.

Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Kola Agboola, said: “This month we’re gathering as a community on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, to remember the service and sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms.

“We look forward to our residents joining these services, so together we can pay our respects, and honour those who fought for our country.

“We will all take a minute from our busy lives to reflect on those still affected by conflicts across the world today, and to hope for peace for them as well.”

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, said: “It will be a solemn moment on the morning of November 10 when we come together to commemorate this historic moment.

“I look forward to joining as many residents as possible in our borough for it.”