Market Harborough Comes Together to Honour the Fallen

Written by on 9th November 2026

Hundreds of people turned out across the region for Remembrance Sunday yesterday, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in conflict.

In Market Harborough, a large crowd gathered at the War Memorial in The Square for the Act of Remembrance.

Pics: Market Harborough Sea Cadets

Ahead of the ceremony, a parade involving veterans, armed forces organisations, Scouts and others made its way from the Commons Car Park to St Dionysius Church for a service, before continuing on to The Square.

A large crowd gathered at the War Memorial in The Square for the Act of Remembrance.

The Royal British Legion has thanked everyone for their support.

Buddy Anderson, chairman of Harborough District Council, was among the dignitaries who laid a wreath:

Cllr Buddy Anderson, chairman of Harborough District Council, attended Remembrance events over the weekend.

The Remembrance events in Market Harborough began on Saturday with a ceremony at the World War One Portico at Rosewood Manor care home on Coventry Road.

The service honoured those from the town and surrounding area who served and lost their lives during the conflict.

The service at the WW1 Portico Pic: Rosewood Manor 


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