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 Posted by plbramham » Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:33 pm
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| Just a couple of photos I have recently obtained of The Border Regiment at a parade to/from Kendal parish church at the end of the conflict. Paul |
| Posted by CockneyTone » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:11 pm
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| Paul, Great shots, thank you for sharing them, Kind regards, Scottie |
| Posted by kerchi » Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:18 pm
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| Great photos Paul.
A big turnout in the top photo. I like the chappy sitting on the roof to get a better view of the parade. Not being from the area, what is the road they are parading on? I'd like to see a modern day image of the same place via a google search. Thanks. |
| Posted by plbramham » Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:30 am
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| That's Highgate Kendal, Guess several hundred yards back well out of shot would be immediately to the left Lowther Street and the Town Hall, To anyone who has a vague knowledge of the town you are looking down the main street from the town hall towards the parish church end of town. I guess pretty much outside the entrance to "The Brewery Arts Centre" car park if anyone knows that? I strongly suspect that they were marching back from the church (which has a Border Regiment chapel and 55th "Westmoreland Regiment Crimea memorial) Plus the original "China" dragon standard - as depicted in the centre of the regimental badge.
That memorial is rather "hidden" but I have suggested it should be relocated to a more prominent position - It appears my suggestion is being acted on by the vicar! I have also been successful in getting WW2 plaques re-erected in the town hall. The second photo is outside the church gates on Kirkland - almost unchanged today. |
| Posted by kerchi » Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:50 am
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| Thanks Paul. A search on google maps has helped. I have had a look at present day images and can place myself there now. Not coming from the area (although I have visited several times) I am unfamiliar with many of the old photos I see and find it difficult to see where they are today.
I see what you mean about the second photo, not much has changed in all those years. I particularly enjoy seeing "then and now" photo combinations. |