Mitcham's armistice day service drew more people than ever, a Royal British Legion spokesman said.

The event was held at Mitcham Clock Tower this morning.

Alan Barley, vice-chairman of Mitcham's Royal British Legion, said the record numbers were thanks to the presence of five local schools.

Children from St Mark's Primary and St Mark's Acadamy, SS Peter and Paul RC, St Thomas of Canterbury and Bond Primary all paid their respects to the victims of conflict and some laid wreaths on behalf of their school.

"It went marvellously," said Mr Barley. "The best aspect for me was that there were so many school children.

"I was quite impressed with the way the children are being taught what this is all about."

The deputy mayor of Merton councillor Chris Edge, representatives from the RAF and the police also joined the crowd of hundreds.

A trumpeter sounded the Last Post and the two minute silence was followed by a bugle call.

The Reverend Stephen Coulson, vicar at St Mark's Church and the Royal British Legion's chaplain, held the service.

Mr Barley said the service grows yearly as more and more schools want to attend.

An armistice service also took place at the Civic Centre in Morden this morning.

This Sunday a Remembrance service at the Mitcham War Memorial will start at 10.40am.

Members from Merton's sea cadets and scouts will be in attendance, as well as the mayor of Merton councillor Gilli Lewis-Lavender.

There will be a march to the memorial starting out from The Royal British Legion Club on St Mark’s Road at 10.10am.

Other services will be held at the Nelson hospital in Merton Park at 9am and at the Wimbledon War Memorial in Wimbledon Village at 10.40am.

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