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Royal Wootton Bassett
Town Council

We honour those who serve

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council

We honour those who serve

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t: 01793 850222

e: enquiries@royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk

D-Day 80 Proclamation

The #DDay80 commemorations began at 8am this morning with our Town Crier, Owen Collier’s proclamation cry paying tribute to those who fought for our freedom on this day, 8o years ago. The Mayor then read out a poem composed by Owen, followed by wreaths laid from the Deputy Lieutenant Angus MacPherson, Mayor Councillor Pat Farrow, Deputy Mayor Martin Denz & Deputy Mayoress Kate Denz, Town Clerk Mark Hopkins and a Royal British Legion member, photos below.

BBC Sound sWiltshire radio attended to broadcast live. You can listen to this programme online: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_wiltshire
Thank you to all you joined us this morning as we begin marking this anniversary day.
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