The students set up a poppy display using sports equipment and accessories and at 11am held a two-minute silence.

Public Services lecturer Claire Eggleton said that the service was extremely moving.

She said: “A significant number of our students move into careers within the Armed Forces, and a large number of our previous students are currently serving, so it’s vitally important for us to recognise those that have gone before and those that currently or will serve their country in the future.”