Hundreds of veterans and members of the public maintained social distance guidelines while attending one event at the city’s Burdon Road war memorial.
Another ceremony at nearby Seaham, close to the iconic Tommy statue, attracted similar numbers.
Here is our gallery of pictures from both services as well as some poignant pictures from elsewhere across the region.
5. Watching brief
One person watched the Sunderland ceremony with binoculars to maintain social distance guidelines. Photo: Tim Richardson
6. Masked message
This veteran's mask displays a message for us all. Photo: Tim Richardson
7. Wreath tributes
Waiting to pay lay wreaths at the Burdon Road memorial. Photo: Tim Richardson
8. Standard bearers
Standard bearers stand to attention at the Sunderland ceremony. Photo: Tim Richardson
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