MORE than 1,000 Chester people who died in the First World War were remembered in a special tribute at Chester Castle.

Their names have been projected on to the medieval walls of the castle – a Cheshire Regiment base at the time – on November 9, 10 and 11 to mark the centenary of the Armistice.

This is an informal event organised by the Chester Civic Trust and City of Chester MP Chris Matheson.

The event was made possible by the generous support of local businesses and organisations, who have donated time, equipment, facilities and expertise as a mark of respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

It saw hundreds of local people take the time to attend the event, pay their respects to the people named on the Roll of Honour, and visit the First World War exhibition in the nearby Military Museum.

Mr Matheson said: "When the Civic Trust told me they wanted to do something for the Armistice, I was keen to move it forward with them.

"The best thing about this project is that it has involved many people who have come together to make it happen – including council staff, local councillors, local freelance designers, Big Heritage, local museums, charities and businesses – and of course the Civic Trust.

"It goes to show that when funding for this sort of thing has been cut to the bone, when we come together we can still do great things."

Tonight, Sunday, November 11, the video will be projected from 6-9pm.

At 8.30pm, after the last showing, some of the music that the men and women who were sent to war would have enjoyed at the time will play. Hot drinks will be available for purchase, with any profits going to SHARE.

After November 11, the video will be on display at the Military Museum.

The University of Chester has allowed organisers to use the car park opposite the castle walls for the event.