Gallery: Parades in Oakham and Uppingham bring towns to a standstill for the centenary of the end of the First World War
Rutlanders have much to be proud of following a packed programme of remembrance events.
The centenary of the end of the First World War saw more people than ever turn out to support the parades and church services taking place across the county.
A small service to officially open Oakham's centenary field took place in Barleythorpe Road on Saturday with the help of children from Cottesmore Primary School, Brownies and Guides. It is part of a scheme run by Fields in Trust and the Royal British Legion to protect green spaces for future generations and provide somewhere for people to reflect.
The land is owned by Tresham Institute but is under a 100-year lease to Oakham Town Council.
Mayor Adam Lowe took part in the unveiling ceremony. He also hosted a talk in Uppingham and was a standard bearer at the service in North Luffenham.
He said: "It has been a county-week commemorative weekend. Every parish got involved and everything was pitched at the right level. It was a commemoration, not a celebration, and the whole county nailed it.
"The centenary of the Armistice has re-invigorated people's support for our Armed Forces and I hope next year they will continue to embrace the commemorations equally."
Remembrance parades brought Oakham and Uppingham to a standstill on Sunday with record numbers of people turning out in support.
The Uppingham parade made its way from the town hall to St Peter and St Paul's Church for a morning service. Oakham's parade took place in afternoon with a service at All Saints' Church and was followed by a lantern walk to Oakham Castle in the evening.
Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness, was among those to lay a wreath at Uppingham's service.
She said: "The whole weekend was absolutely amazing. It was so special to see churches across Rutland packed with people of all ages.
"The fact that it's the 100th anniversary has made people think more carefully about the war.
"We already have a strong sense of altruism in Rutland. I think people are taking the lessons of the First World War seriously and want to live a good life and help others."
