Residents in Barrow and Ulverston joined others across the country in commemorating the 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Both towns held armistice parades where hundreds of people came to pay the respects to those who died protecting our freedom in both World Wars.

The Barrow parade was made up of members of the armed forces, emergency services, veterans and many others including various youth groups from the community.

The parade began outside the town hall before marching to Barrow Park where the remembrance service was given and wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph.

Hundreds braved the rain and the wind to witness the service, Barrow Mayor, Cllr Bill McEwen, was very happy with the service and the number of people who attended. "Barrow did itself proud today," he said, "it was great to see so many people out, despite the rain."

"I was honoured to be invited to the service, especially given the importance of 100 years since the war ended."

Later in the day, Ulverston held its own Armistice Day parade and service.

Those on parade marched to Ulverston Parish Church for the service before marching back to the town square, where wreaths were laid at the cenotaph.

John Woodcock, MP for Barrow and Furness was present at both services, he said: "I think the way in which everyone has come together makes commemorating the 100 years since the armistice treaty was signed is a really special thing.

"I was so moved by hearing the individual storeys from people in the community of family members they lost or who returned home profoundly changed by their experiences."

"The memory of loss and the tragedy of those killed during the war is something we must keep alive, and the whole of Furness has done this brilliantly today."

Ulverston also welcomed representatives from Albert. A town in the Somme region of France which has been twinned with Ulverston for more than a decade.

Majority Councillors Marc Dauchet and Catherine Grandin both attended the parade and service yesterday, as part of the commemoration, the French National Anthem was played alongside God Save The Queen.

Mr Dauchet said "we were honoured to join the centenary of armistice today."