Yorkshire Coast to remember the fallen for Armistice Day

It's Armistice Day and people on the Yorkshire Coast are being asked to mark it individually or remotely.

A number of big events that usually happen every year won't be taking place due to coronavirus and the lockdown.

There's going to be a two minute silence at 11am though.

Martin Jolly, Chairman of the Royal British Legion in Bridlington, said:

"Within the memorial gardens at Bridlington, we have a dedicated poppy garden where people can place their own wooden crosses and poppies for their own little social distancing remembrance.

"People can still lay wreaths in their own time but be careful as it's important that we do remember the social distancing but above all else, we're there to remember the fallen.

"It's always important to remember the sacrifice and ultimate price that so many paid during two World Wars and other conflicts; and the debts we owe to our servicemen and women, we should always remember them.

"On a hopeful note next year, with a lot of this Covid business behind us, that we can come together and commemorate Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day as we did over the past few years; and make it such a special event with the support of people in Bridlington and the surrounding areas."

The Royal British Legion are also encouraging people to take part in activities remotely by pausing for the silence in their homes or on their doorsteps.