HUNDREDS of people from Denbighshire towns gathered on Remembrance Sunday to commemorate their fallen soldiers on the centenary anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Denbigh and Ruthin held fitting tributes to their men that died during the war – 100 years to the day that the war ended on November 11, 1918.

In Denbigh, a service at the Cenotaph on Vale Street was attended by civic dignitaries including mayor of Denbigh, Catherine Jones, ex-service personnel, and Chris Ruane MP for the Vale of Clwyd.

A squad of 30 cadets and four senior members from both the Army and RAF sections turned out after an earlier short service at St Mary's Church, marching in procession to the memorial on the high street, with drum corporal Elis Farrell setting the pace with his side drum.

Wreaths were then laid by senior cadets, flight sergeant Philip Wood and sergeant Scott Williams. St Brigid’s school pupils also attended, represented by Year 13 head girl and head boy Harriet Hurst and Elis Farrell.

Medwen Griffiths, a senior staff nurse at Denbigh Infirmary, also presented a wreath on behalf of its staff and patients.

Cllr Jones said: “The service a very honourable way to remember the fallen soldiers of the First World War in Denbigh and all the soldiers who have fought since and died.

"The number of people who came out was incredible

"Shops also took part with wonderful displays of pictures, flags and poppies in remembrance to the fallen.

"It showed the community at its best, paying their respects together. The soldiers became more real which made our thanks more personal."

A month of commemoration in Ruthin to its 101 men that died also drew to a close on the Sunday at Ruthin War Memorial. Hundreds gathered on Wynnstay Road to join a prayer led by Reverend Dylan Parry Jones of St Peter's Church, followed by the hymn Melita and a reading of Psalm 46 in Cymraeg.

The Act of Commemoration then took place to "remember before God those who died on active service for their country," before 10-year-old Xander Johnson of Rhos Street School performed The Last Post on the bugle and the town fell silent at 11am.

The service was attended by all generations: grandparents, parents and children, ex-servicemen, current Ruthin military personnel and upcoming recruits from Ruthin Air Cadets.

Ruthin Cubs, Scouts and junior football and rugby teams also attended.

Anne Roberts, town councillor for Ruthin, said: "Sunday was the culmination of the month of commemorations held in Ruthin.

"I have never seen such crowds, there were hundreds of people.

"The highlight for me was Xander playing The Last Post - he was so very capable, it was amazing.

"It showed that the town has taken on-board the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War."