THE whole of Gwent was united in remembering the 100th anniversary of the Great War’s armistice over the last few weeks.

Sunday marked exactly 100 years since the armistice was signed to end one of the world’s bloodiest conflicts - World War One - which spanned continents and cost millions of lives.

And thousands of people gathered at various Remembrance events to mark the anniversary.

The Nation’s Tribute event - which honours the millions of people killed or wounded in battles and those on the home front who struggled amidst pain and loss to help ensure freedom survived - was particularly popular.

It was held at the Queen Elizabeth ll playing field in Ringland at 6.50pm saw The Last Post be played by Alex Linton, a bugler from Gwent Music Brass ensemble, before Lord Lieutenant of Gwent Robert Aitken light a beacon.

At the same time, similar events were taking place across the UK and at 7.05pm churches and cathedrals across the UK - and Newport - rang their bells n a celebration of peace and to mark the ending of World War One.

The ceremony ended with the Greater Gwent Brass Ensemble playing a variety of songs and finishing with the UK and Welsh National Anthems.

A Remembrance Parade was also held in Blaenavon, which assembled in Broad Street car park and paraded down through the town to the cenotaph. 104 wreaths were laid by representatives of local community organisations, businesses and individuals.

The mayor of Blaenavon Cllr Gareth Davies said: “It was a privilege to take part. The turnout was incredible - around three times previous years. Humbled to see veterans laying wreaths alongside the youngest residents of the town - Blaenavon’s commitment to remembrance is in safe hands for many years to come.”

And some Gwent residents marked the poignant date by going to the Westminster Cathedral Remembrance Service.

Rogerstone resident Andrew Hemmings was one of those.

“I felt extremely privileged to have been invited to attend the event,” he said.

“I saw The Queen from a distance. The service was moving. I was invited because of my work with Newport’s Mission to Seafarers

“I have also been a part of the St Woolos Journey’s End celebration on Saturday. I think there have been a lot of great services to mark the important date.”