The Sikh community gathered to remember the 100th anniversary of a massacre which killed hundreds.

On Saturday, April 13, during Vaisakhi celebrations, a two minute remembrance silence was held at the Sikh Gurdwara in Francis Road in Leyton to remember those killed during the Amritsaw Massacre on April 13, 1919.

The Amritsaw Massacre, also known as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, took place 100 years ago and involved troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Acting Brig-Gen Reginald Dyer firing rifles into a crowd of Punjabis who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab.

Vaisakhi is the holiest day in the Sikh calendar and marks the ceremony in 1699 when the tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, created the order of the Khalsa.

Celebrations included the ceremonial washing and raising of the Nishan Sahib, prayers, listening to the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib and a community meal.

Chair of Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum Wendy Smith said: "Our year as London Borough of Culture shines a spotlight on the contribution that faith groups make to our community, upholding religious and cultural traditions from around the world and providing local residents with opportunities for learning and understanding.

"It was an honour to be part of the Vaisakhi celebrations and to be welcomed so warmly by the Sikh community.

"It is important that we are reminded of our history, that we are able to learn lessons from the past and always strive to find ways that we can all live well together."

The Sikh Gurdwara is supporting the Borough of Culture May Day Festival on Chingford Plain on Saturday, May 4.

There will be an opportunity for residents to have food prepared by the Gurdwara and to hear about the work of the Sikh community in the borough.