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
9. Remembrance service
Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue. Photo: Stu Norton
10. Mayor Pat Hay and Lt. Col. Andy Black
South Tyneside Mayor Pat Hay and Lt. Col. Andy Black pay tribute for the Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue. Photo: Stu Norton
11. Local school children pay tribute
Local school children attend the Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue. Photo: Stu Norton
12. Salute
Anzac Day service at the John Simpson Kirkpatrick memorial statue. Photo: Stu Norton