Despite the weather, hundreds turned out to witness the Freedom of the Town event on 20th July 2011. This is one of the few events that you know is historic at the time it happens. Dr Nick Young was present to record it for prosperity, for all to enjoy.
Freedom of Thatcham Town from Nick Young on Vimeo.
Hundreds of people turned out today, 20th July 2011, to witness and honour the Royal School of Military Survey based at Denison Barracks, Hemritage, who the Thatcham Town Council are presenting with the Freedom of the Town.
The parade was led by the Band of The Corps of Royal Engineers, who were followed by soldiers from the Royal School of Military Survey, representatives of the Thatcham branch of the Royal British Legion and the Royal Engineers' Association.
The presentation was made even more significant by the fact that this honour was being bestowed on the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion.
Thatcham Town Mayor, Councillor Lee Dillon, presented a scroll to the Principal of the Royal School of Military Survey Mr John Knight, whilst Brigadier Hallas inspected the troops.
This video has been produced as a record for the the people of Thatcham by Dr Nick Young (www.nickbits.co.uk), bandwidth for the live broadcast of the parade was supplied by Thatcham Family Bookshop.