Hundreds of residents attended Oxford’s annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Oxford War Memorial on Woodstock Road.
Members of the armed forces, faith communities and local government joined the ceremony to honour those who have died in conflict.
Oxford’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Chewe Munkonge, addressed the gathering, which began at about 10.45am on Sunday, November 8.
The Lord Mayor paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of service personnel, particularly those who did not return home.
The programme included prayers, readings by members of Oxford’s communities, the playing of the Last Post, a traditional two-minute silence, the laying of wreaths and the singing of hymns.
Oxford City Rector Reverend Anthony Buckley led a moment intended to promote unity.
Attendees were asked to face the person beside them and offer a greeting.
John Dunston, president of the Oxford Jewish Congregation, called for greater respect, trust and friendship across humanity.
Sadat Khan of the Oxford Muslim Community urged residents to stand in solidarity with people affected by war.
Neil Mukherjee of the Oxford Hindu Community expressed the hope that political dominance would give way to greater respect for peace.
Representatives from Oxford’s twin towns of Bonn, Grenoble, Leiden, Padova and Wroclaw also paid respects to service personnel who have died in conflict.
Anneliese Dodds, the MP for Oxford East, was among those who laid a wreath at the ceremony.