CROWDS gathered in Victoria Square for a second time today to see Bolton join with communities across the country in lighting a Remembrance Beacon.

The lights signified the British people's commemoration and remembrance of the many millions who were killed or wounded in the First World War, which finally came to an end 100 years ago today.

Bolton's beacon shone at the top of the Wellsprings building and was lit by Frank Heron, aged 82. Former soldier Frank fought for Britain in the Malayan War, which went on from 1948 to 29160.

He also played a part in the rest of day's proceedings, laying a wreath outside of St George's Church during Bolton's remembrance event.

The beacons were meant to acknowledge the 'light of hope' that emerged from the darkness of war and more than 800 councils, communities and other organisations across the country took part by lighting a beacon of their own.

This evening's celebration incorporated beacons the length and breadth of the country, including on the island of Unst, the most northerly inhabited island in Scotland; St Davids, the most westerly City in Wales; Lowestoft, Suffolk, the most easterly town in England, and at St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, the most westerly location in the United Kingdom.

Any money raised through the event was to be donated to the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Army or Merchant Navy.