A RECORD number packed into Marlow High Street for yesterday’s poignant Remembrance commemorations, with organisers estimating around 6,000 people paying their respects.

As well as numbers swelling for the parade itself, residents came out in force to show their support during a morning of tributes in this World War One centenary year.

The High Street was swamped as it was closed to traffic for the sea of military personnel and town groups parading in memory of fallen comrades and loved ones.

Crowds gathered at the war memorial on the Causeway for a service led by Rev Dave Bull of All Saints, with over 40 wreaths laid this year from various groups and organisations.

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Army reserve unit the 871 Postal Squadron of the Royal Logistics Corps - based at Booker - pledged their allegiance to the Marlow ceremony this year and turned out in force.

And the largest ever contingent of the Scots Guards Association Pipes and Drums Band took part in the march, following the sad death of drummer Archie Beaty after last year’s commemorations.

For the full story and reaction to the centenary Remembrance Sunday, see updates online and in this Friday’s Marlow Free Press.