Today was both, as happens every so-many years. Not surprisingly there was an even bigger turnout than usual on Angel Hill and at St Mary's Church. Here are some images.
Macebearers, Mayor's Consort and Deputy Mayor greet the guests
Safer neighbourhood teams go to their posts cheerfully
Jackie from the admin section is i/c refreshments
The guests assemble
The Chief Executive assists Mr John Knight, whilst daughter India looks on 
Former Mayor and newer councillor sport medals
The first service
At St Mary's
Afterwards at The Athenaeum
What is the collective noun for Honorary freemen? In this case an MBE, Knighthood and OBE. Finally (below) the Mayor concludes with a moving tribute to those who have fallen in current conflict, whose families were present
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Armistice Day will next be on a Sunday in 2012 and again in 2018 - the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War. The signing took place on a Monday.
Excellent photo's. A nice mix of formal and informal. Thanks very much.
Not sure if the caption is for the photo above or below. Enlighten me please. It's so interesting.
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