Around 500 local residents attended the Remembrance event which was held at the newly restored Acomb War Memorial today.
It was the last of the local events scheduled to commemorate the end of WW1,
On Saturday volunteers had spruced up the 12 WW1 graves which can be found in the St Stephens Cemetery
An archive, of some photos from the commemorative events that have taken place in Acomb and Westfield this year, can be downloaded by clicking here.
The York Civic Trust has completed its work on the restoration of the Acomb War Memorial on The Green. The Trust has paid for much of the work from their exemplary City Enhancement Fund
The Westfield Ward Committee has funded a new access footpath to the base of the memorial. It is hoped this will make the monument easier to reach particularly for people with disabilities.
There will be a Service of Remembrance at the Memorial on Sunday starting at 10:45am
Restored Acomb War Memorial rear
Restored Acomb War Memorial front
New monument access path paid for by the Westfield Ward
1922 cutting from local newspaper
Acomb War Memorial shortly after completion in May 1922
