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Kent falls silent for Remembrance Sunday, 100 years since the end of the First World War

Thousands of people across the county have attended Remembrance Services, 100 years to the day since the First World War ended.

The county fell silent in tribute to the Fallen at services held at memorials and churches all over Kent, in towns and villages.

Wreaths laid at All Saints' Church, Birling on Sunday, November 11 (5329668)
Wreaths laid at All Saints' Church, Birling on Sunday, November 11 (5329668)
Chatham Naval Memorial, Great Lines (5331867)
Chatham Naval Memorial, Great Lines (5331867)

One was held at the Chatham Naval Memorial earlier this morning.

Among those attending was former navy worker Cathy MacLorg, 68, of Hawkins Close, Brompton, who was there with her husband, Chris, 72.

She said: "It was a very moving service and was a lot better attended than last year. The address and the speeches were very meaningful.

"I think where it was the 100th anniversary it definitely added more poignancy.

"We've been for the past four years and this is the busiest it's been.

"My brother, Kenneth Petersen, used to come every year. He was in the sea cadets but died three years ago.

"Both my husband's father and mine were in the Navy, so we have a lot of links to the military.

"It's very special for all the families and the town - it was really nice to see all the young ones turn out as well."

There was also a large parade through Maidstone.

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