The proud contribution of the military to our national life was honoured at a special celebration in Cromer. Young and old were out in force to show their support for Armed Forces Day.
A record attendance of around 1,000 people attended the occasion, organised by the town's Royal British Legion branch.
Norfolk's senior retired officer Brigadier Max Marriner, QCVS, CBE, opened the event on Saturday at the Parish Hall on Church Street.
Several service and ex-service organisations were represented including the Royal Navy Association, REME association, Ghurka Welfare Trust and Blind Veterans UK.
A large collection of militaria from the Napoleonic Wars to the First World War was on display. Exhibits included rare items from the Boer and Zulu Wars including weaponry, uniforms and helmets and a large array of antique toy soldiers.
Cromer Royal British Legion branch chairman John Needham said: 'Armed Forces Day is important as these days not many members of the public have a connection with the armed forces. There is no national service and memories of recent conflicts are receding.'
He added: 'In the six years the event has been running we have had tremendous support from the north Norfolk public.
'There is a lot of work put into it and once again it was a very successful day. We are going from strength to strength and growing year by year.'
Armed Forces Day honours the role of the military in national life and provides a morale boost for the troops and their families
Cromer mayor Tim Adams, who attended the event on behalf of the town council, said: 'Armed Forces Day is a really good event and it was heartening there was such a positive response from the public.
'We have got lots of ex-servicemen living in and around Cromer and this is a chance to thank them for their contribution and is also particularly pertinent as we mark the centenary of the First World War.'
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