Thousands of people gathered in the town centre on Sunday for Stone’s service of remembrance.
Around 60 wreaths were laid at the war memorial in Granville Square by representatives from community groups, charities, schools, political parties and forces’ associations. Around 2,500 people are thought to have gathered for the service, with the crowd stretching down the High Street to watch the parade and to pay their respects.
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A remembrance service was also held on Sunday at Walton War Memorial and a short ceremony held on Friday 11th November at the war memorial in Granville Square, where traffic was halted and a bugler sounded the last post and reveille.
All photos by Joshua Cope.
2 comments
Philip Leason
The Jordan Centre was named after the late Frank Jordan. By profession he was an ambulance driver but he was a Councillor for many years and was the first Town Mayor of Stone following local Government Reorganisation in 1974. in 1953 he received the Queens Coronation Medal. Hope this answers your question Jack
Jack Wheeler
I was wondering-Is the Frank Jordan Centre name after any local Stone man?-I had a friend at St Joseph’s College who was named Frank Jordan. I met him again in the Agean Sea aboard “Empire Test”That was many years ago-am wondering where he is-he was highly ranked in the Police Force[Assistant Chief -or the like!] Thank You -Jack.