Christians across North Herts marked Good Friday with open-air acts of witness in the streets of their respective towns.

Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus in Jerusalem more than two thousand years ago, with Easter Sunday celebrating his resurrection as described in the New Testament.

More than 500 people gathered in Hitchin’s Market Place, with the service led by Pastor Donald Smith of Built on Faith Apostolic Church, while Reverend Jane Robson of Tilehouse Street Baptist Church was preacher.

Organised by Hitchin’s Churches Together, ministers from all the member churches gave a blessing at the end.

Deacon Sheralee Devitt of Christchurch and Rev Ian Todd of Holy Saviour Church also took part in the service, with Zeo Church providing music.

The Comet: More than 500 people gathered in Hitchin's Market Place for the Walk of Witness service led by Pastor Donald Smith. Picture: Alan MillardMore than 500 people gathered in Hitchin's Market Place for the Walk of Witness service led by Pastor Donald Smith. Picture: Alan Millard (Image: Alan J Millard 15 SG4 0BS)

Elsewhere, in Stevenage, people walked from the Bowling Green in the Old Town to the Town Square.

The Comet: More than 500 people gathered in Hitchin's Market Place for the Walk of Witness service led by Pastor Donald Smith. Picture: Alan MillardMore than 500 people gathered in Hitchin's Market Place for the Walk of Witness service led by Pastor Donald Smith. Picture: Alan Millard (Image: Alan J Millard 15 SG4 0BS)