In a moment of silence the war dead of Swindon were honoured and remembered.

It was an emotionally charged atmosphere at the Wyvern Theatre last night as the annual Festival of Remembrance took place.

The town's veterans remembered their fallen colleagues and loved ones.

Members of all the armed forces, ranging from the RAF to the Salvation Army, were represented at the Royal British Legion Festival.

Special emphasis was made this year on all of these who fought in Korea.

The evening included a parade of standards of the different veteran groups in the town, which was followed by a display from the McInerney School of Irish Dancing, music from the Thamesdown Ladies' Choir and Aldbourne Band as well as a sing-a-long compered by Sheila Harrod.

Guests included the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Sir Maurice Johnston and Swindon Mayor Arthur Archer.

After the entertainment the remembrance ceremony started, which was presided over by the Bishop of Swindon, the Right Reverend Michael Doe.

The festival is modelled on the one held annually at the Albert Hall in London.

Proceeds from the festival will go the Poppy Appeal. It is thought that more than £1,000 was raised at the event.

Poppies are on sale all of this week and Remembrance Day itself will be held on Sunday, November 12.