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Presentation of the Freedom of the City of Lancaster 29th August 1953

bulletThe Freedom Title Deed presented by the Mayor of Lancaster to the Colonel of the Regiment.
bulletThe Town Clerk Reading the Title Deed
bulletThe Mayor of Lancaster's Speech
bulletThe Colonel of the Regiment's Speech
bulletThe Mayor of Lancaster presents the Title Deed to the Colonel of the Regiment
bulletSoldiers on Parade in Dalton Square, Lancaster
bulletThe Colours of the King's Own Royal Regiment
bulletVeterans of the Regiment on Parade in Dalton Square, Lancaster
bulletThe Band and Drums of the 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment
bulletThe Parade in Dalton Square, passing Lancaster Town Hall
bulletThe Parade from Brock Street into Dalton Square, Lancaster

 


Depot, Freedom of Lancaster Celebrations, Cricket Game 26th August 1953
Accession Number: KO1017/131


King’s Own Royal Regiment, Depot, Freedom of Lancaster Cricket Game, 26th August 1953
Accession Number: KO1023/24


Freedom of City of Lancaster to Regiment 29 Aug 1953, Beating of Retreat
Accession Number: KO1017/136

Set of large mounted photographs relating to the presentation of the Freedom:


Presentation of the Freedom of Lancaster to the King’s Own, Aug 1953 Battalion on Parade and Saluting
Accession Number: KO2490/257


Presentation of the Freedom of Lancaster to the King’s Own, Aug 1953 The Mayor of Lancaster addressing the crowds.
Accession Number: KO2490/258


Presentation of the Freedom of Lancaster to the King’s Own, Aug 1953 Old Comrades on Parade
Accession Number: KO2490/259


Presentation of the Freedom of Lancaster to the King’s Own, Aug 1953 The Town Clerk reading out the title deed
Accession Number: KO2490/260


Presentation of the Freedom of Lancaster to the King’s Own, Aug 1953 Brigadier Hardy, Colonel of the Regiment receiving the title deed from the Mayor of Lancaster
Accession Number: KO2490/261


Presentation of the Freedom of Lancaster to the King’s Own, Aug 1953 The Colours on Parade
Accession Number: KO2490/262


Presentation of the Freedom of Lancaster to the King’s Own, Aug 1953 Marching past the Town Hall, with the Colours on Parade.
Accession Number: KO2490/263

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