91 years on: Shropshire remembers

Sales of artificial poppies hope to raise about £30m for the British Legion

Remembrance Day on 11 November remains a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the UK's armed services in two world wars and more recent conflicts.

A traditional two-minute silence will be marked at workplaces across Shropshire at 11am on 11 November.

For many, Remembrance Sunday on 8 November offers an even greater chance for reflection.

Many of the county's churches will be expecting larger congregations this Sunday as people pay their respects.

The significance of the occasion shows no sign of fading - 38 million poppies have been produced this year, two million more than last year and almost 10 million more than a decade ago.

BBC Shropshire's Remembrance Sunday service, recorded at St Andrew's Church in Shifnal, will be broadcast at 7am.

Services

A special Remembrance Sunday service will be held at the RAF Museum at Cosford at 11am, led by Rev Sqn Ldr P S Edwards, who is the chaplain at RAF Cosford.

Service men and women from RAF Shawbury will also be involved in services across the county, including at St Chad's Church in Shrewsbury.

Leegomery Methodist Church on Hadley Park Road is holding a special family service at 11am.

The United Church in Oakengates is hosting a Remembrance Sunday service at 11am.

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