South Tyneside has come together to pay their respects to members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps with a special service led by the Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Pay Hay and Father Mark Mahwhinney.
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance commemorated in Australia and New Zealand to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in the battle of Gallipoli during the First World War.
Here at 14 photos as South Tyneside paid tribute at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue
Here at 14 photos as South Tyneside paid tribute at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue
5. Father Mark MahWhinney leads service
Father Mark MahWhinney leads Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue.
Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue. Photo: Stu Norton
7. A moments silence
South Tyneside Mayor Pat Hay pays leads minutes silence for the Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue. Photo: Stu Norton
8. John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue.
Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue. Photo: Stu Norton