In Pictures: The region's tributes to its war dead
Newcastle City Centre, together with dozens of other North East cities and towns, paused at 11 o clock in honour of those who fell in wars past and present.
Meanwhile in Sunderland, the public was lead by war veterans and serving service people in a moving ceremony.
Rememberance Day: Region to pay its respects
Veterans and members of the public from around the North East will mark Remembrance Day this weekend.
Field of Remembrance opens in Gateshead
A Field of Remembrance has opened, to remember those who have died for their country