Hertford Remembers

Hertford marked Remembrance Sunday last Sunday (8th November) with the town's annual parade and service.

The commemorations, organised by Hertford Town Council in partnership with the Hertford branch of the Royal British Legion, started with a parade from St Andrew Street, walking through the town to the War Memorial on Parliament Square.

The Mayor of Hertford, Councillor Alex Daar, was led by the Sergeants at Mace and joined by Hertford Town Councillors, the Town Clerk and Chief Executive, the Mayor’s Cadet, the Mayor’s Scout, the Mayor’s Guide, the local Member of Parliament, dignitaries, Servicemen and local uniformed organisations - who all marched together, in procession, to the War Memorial.

At the War Memorial, a poignant service was conducted by the Rev. Simon Cutmore, which included the laying of wreaths. This was followed by the Salute - taken by the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE; after which the procession made its way to All Saints Church, which held a special service that was open to all.

Earlier in the week, on the 4th November 2026, the Mayor of Hertford welcomed guests to the Garden of Remembrance' service in the Moat Garden of Hertford Castle. Generations were brought together to honour fallen members of the Armed Forces. The short service was conducted by the Mayor's Chaplain, Rev. Robert Thompson and was attended by veterans of the Armed Forces, Hertford Town Councillors, the Town Clerk, Mudlarks, as well as children and staff from Abel Smith Primary School. The Mayor of Hertford's Air Cadet, shared the poem, 'In Flanders Fields'.

Displaying the true ‘spirit of Hertford’, our community stood united, in respect and gratitude, to remember all those who serve and have served. As Mayor of Hertford, it was my very great honour to lead the procession with the Lord Lieutenant, at this poignant annual event - that Hertford always does so very well. It was wonderful to see different generations coming together, to commemorate the dedication and diligence of our armed forces and I express my sincere thanks to my Sergeants at Mace, my Cadet, Scout and Guide; as well as to everyone who attended and supported these vital Remembrance commemorations.

:: Mayor of Hertford, Councillor Alex Daar