THOUSANDS turned out around Allerdale at the weekend to pay tribute to those who have gave their lives in war.

Workington last week saw the reveal of a new soldier in Vulcan park that was unveiled by Mayor Herbert Briggs last Thursday and now stands watching over the cenotaph.

This was the followed by the Remembrance parade on Sunday which saw what has been described as the largest turnout for Remembrance Sunday that the town had ever witnessed.

A spokesman for Workington Town Council said: "The town of Workington turned out in their hundreds to honour the fallen heroes of the two World Wars and the subsequent conflicts. The parade made its way through Workington Town to Vulcans Park passing the newly installed ‘Soldier’ who looks towards the central cenotaph.

"Workington Town Council co-ordinated a parade of veterans, serving military personnel and cadets representing all parties of our armed forces, included was members of Workington Town Council councillors lead by Mayor Cllr Herbert Briggs with mayors from other areas of Allerdale. Members of the public of all ages attended together with dozens of members Tribe Cumbria, who provided an escort throughout the parade, all showing their respect and gratitude.

"Many attendees commented that this was the largest turnout for this event they had ever witnessed, a fitting tribute to those who gave the ultimate price for our freedom.

"Lest we forget.

Elsewhere in the borough Cockermouth also saw a unique take on Remembrance Sunday celebrations.

The town's Women's Institute knitted hundreds of poppies that were then installed on the cenotaph to honour the town's fallen soldiers who have lost their lives in conflict.

A spokesman for Cockermouth Town Council said: "Mayor of Cockermouth, Councillor Alan Smith praised the poignant and solemn services both in Christ Church and at the Cenotaph.

" Townsfolk had obviously made a big effort to attend this year after the much reduced service last year.

" He thanked all those involved in the arrangements particularly Cockermouth Women’s Institute for their stunning poppy cascade."

This year 'silent soldier' memorials were also on display in the village of Great Clifton after the parish council installed them at various points in the the village .