Wreaths of red poppies were laid at the bases of war memorials across the island while hundreds paid their respects on Remembrance Day.

Members of the public stood side by side on Sunday (November 10) next to war veterans and those affected by conflicts to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in battles.

Commemorations took place in towns and villages across the island, with the national service taking place at St John’s.

Second World War veteran Hector Duff, who fought in the D-Day Normandy landings in 1944, attended the St John’s event with his family.

The parade went from the church to the war memorial where wreaths were laid by Mr Duff, who turned 100 on October 15, Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney, President of Tynwald Steve Rodan and other Tynwald members, and representatives of services.

Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band led the Castletown procession from the town hall to Arbory Street Methodist Church. A two-minute silence was held at the town’s war memorial in Market Square.

The island’s largest remembrance event was held in Douglas with a march through Strand Street and a two minute silence at the war memorial on Douglas Promenade.

A 105mm field gun, specially brought over by members of 208 Battery of the 103 Regiment of The Royal Artillery from Liverpool, was fired.

Meanwhile, Isle of Man Freethinkers held an event last night.