SERVICES of remembrance have taken place in York, Selby and Tadcaster today, as the nation marks 100 years since Armistice Day.

Hundreds of people attended a service at the Acomb War Memorial where local D-Day veteran Bert Barritt had the place of honour.

So many wanted to take part the memorial garden on The Green was filled as was much of the road alongside.

The congregation of all ages, including all three sections of 2nd Acomb (St Stephen's) Scouts, listened as the names of the Acomb dead of both World Wars and the Falklands War were read out and marked the two-minute silence.

Among individuals and local organisations laying wreaths was a child who laid a drawing of a wreath.

York Civic Trust had restored the memorial in time for the service organised by Acomb Churches.

In Selby, local organisations paraded to Selby Abbey for the remembrance service, with large crowds lining the streets.

After the service they made their way to the monument at Selby Park and laid wreaths.

The parade then headed back through the town and the salute was taken by civic dignitaries in the Market Place.

Large crowds also turned out for a parade and remembrance service in Tadcaster.

The parade began at the central car park and made its way to St Mary's Church, where the service was held.

Following the service, the parade marched to the cenotaph in the town and wreaths were laid.