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YORKSHIRE MARCHES (25th JULY- 4th AUGUST 2006)
 
The Regiment visited most of its former Freedom Boroughs and Cities to request they transfer their Freedom Honours from the antecedent regiments to The Yorkshire Regiment.  At each ceremony, the Borough was presented with a transfer request and a framed plaque containing the Regimental Cap Badge by a senior representative of the Regiment.  The ceremonies took place between Monday 24th July and Friday 4th August and were a great success.  Now we wait for the Boroughs to grant us their freedom... more news to follow. 

Monday 24th July - York, Tuesday 25th July (am) - Harrogate, Tuesday 25th July (pm) - Richmond, Wednesday 26th July - Leeds . Wednesday 26th July - Huddersfield (Kirklees)

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Brigadier Smalley, Deputy Colonel Of The Yorkshire Regiment Presents The Regimental Cap Badge To The Lord Mayor Of The City Of York, 25Th July 2006 The Lord Mayor Of York Inspects Soldiers Of The Yorkshire Regiment On The Occasion Of The Formal Request To Transfer The Freedom Of The City To The Regiment, 25Th July 2006 The Band Of The King's Division And The Yorkshire Regiment March Through The Streets Of York To The Mansion House, 25Th July 2006 The Band Of The King's Division Play On The Occasion Of The Request To Transfer The Freedom Of The City Of York To The Yorkshire Regiment, 25Th July 2006 The Mayor Of Harrogate, Councillor Mr G Webber, Plays Host To Soldiers Of The Yorkshire Regiment, 26Th July 2006 Yorkshire Regiment Colonels Smith And Wood, Present The Regimental Cap Badge To The Mayor Of Harrogate, 26Th July 2006 The Mayor Of Harrogate Inspects Yorkshire Regiment Soldiers Outside The Town Hall 26Th July 2006 Lieutenant Colonel D O'kelly, The Regimental Secretary Of The Yorkshire Regiment Presents Our Cap Badge To The Mayor Of Richmond, 25Th July 2006 Richmond Square Provides A Memorable Setting For The Request To Transfer The Freedom Of The Town To The Yorkshire Regiment, 25Th July 2006 Councillor Mrs L Curran Shown The Historic Uniforms By Captain Douglas, 25Th July 2006 Soldiers Of The Yorkshire Regiment On Parade Opposite Richmond Town Hall 25Th July 2006 Yorkshire Regiment Soldiers On Parade In Front Of The City Of Leeds Town Hall, 26Th July 2006 Colonel P Simpson, Commanding Officer Of 4 Yorks, Presents The Cap Badge To The Deputy Lord Mayor Of The City Of Leeds Councillor Mr J Dunn Introduced To Colour Sergeant Hinchcliffe, 26Th July 2006 The Corps Of Drums From 3 Yorks In Leeds City Square 26Th July 2006 Three Centuries Of History On Display For Councillor Mr D Firth And The Town Of Huddersfield. The Mayor Of Kirklees Inspects Yorkshire Regiment Soldiers 26Th July 2006 Lieutenant Colonel Lewis, Commanding Officer Of 3 Yorks, Presents The Mayor Of Kirklee. 26Th July 2006
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Thursday 27th July (am) - Middlesbrough, Thursday 27th July (pm) - Redcar (Redcar and Cleveland), Friday 28th July (am) - Hull,  Friday 29th July (pm) - Beverley, Monday 31st July (am) - Scarborough
 
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The Deputy Myor Greets Some Of The Local Soldiers From The Yorkshire Regiment In The Town Hall 27Th July 2006 The Corps Of Drums Outside Middlesbrough Town Hall 27Th July 2006 The Deputy Mayor Of Middlesbrough, Councillor Mr R Brady, Receives The Regimental Cap Badge From The Regimental Secretary, 27Th July 2006 The Regiment On Parade To Request The Transfer Of The Freedom Of Middlesbrough To The New Regiment, 27Th July 2006 Inspection By The Mayor Of Redcar And Cleveland, 27Th July 2006 Yorkshire Regiment Soldiers Formed Up And Given An Honour Guard By Local Veterans Organisations In Redcar Town Square 27Th July 2006 Lietenant Colonel D O'kelly Presents The Regimental Cap Badge To Councillor Mrs M Ovens, 27Th July 2006 The Veteran Standards On Parade To Mark The Request To Transfer The Freedom To The Yorkshire Regiment, 27Th July 2006 Yorkshire Regiment Soldiers March Through Hull City Centre In Order To Request The Transfer Of The Cities Freedom To The New Regiment, 28Th July 2006 Brigadier Bins Presents Our Cap Badge To The Lord Mayor Of Kingston-Upon-Hull, 28Th July 2006 Councillor Mr T Larsen Inspects Yorkshire Regiment Soldiers In Victoria Square, Hull. 28Th July 2006 Soldiers On Parade In Victoria Square, Hull. Me Watching You, Watching Me, Care Of The Bbc. 28Th July 2006 The Chair Of East Riding Of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Mrs H Saynor And Some Of The Regiments Historic Uniforms On Displayed. 28Th July 2006 Yorkshire Regiment Soldiers Inspected In Saturday Market, Beverley 28Th July 2006 Brigadier Binns Presents The Regimental Cap Badge To The Mayor Of Beverley And Chair Of East Riding Council 28 July 2006 The Mayor Of Beverley, Councillor Mr M Snowden, Receives The Request To Transfer The Freedom Of The Borough To The Yorkshire Regiment At The Market Cross, 28Th July 2006 The Mayor Of Scarborough Receives The Regimental Cap Badge From The Regimental Secretary 31St July 2006 Lieutenant Colonels D O'kelly And M Lodge Sign The Scarborough Visitors Book, 31St July 2006 The Mayor Of Scarborough Receives The Regimental Cap Badge From The Regimental Secretary 31St July 2006 On Parade On The Town Hall Lawn, Overlooking Scarborough South Bay, 31St July 2006
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Monday 31st July (pm) - Bridlington, Wednesday 2nd August - Barnsley, Thursday 3rd August - Sheffield, Friday 4th August (am) - Bradford, Friday 4th August (pm) - Settle (Craven)
 
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Bridlington - The First Rain During The Yorkshire Marches Around The Freedom Boroughs Of The Yorkshire Regiment, 31St July 2006 Lieutenant Colonel A Jackson, Co Of 1 Yorks, Recieves A Scroll Of Honour From The Mayor Of Bridlington, Councillor Mr L Taylor On 31St July 2006. He Is Accompanied By The Chair Of East Riding Council And Mr Wall The Mayor Of Bridlington, Accompnaied By The Chair Of East Riding Council, Insects The Historic Uniforms Of The Yorkshire Regiment On 31St July 2006 The Mayor And Town Hall Staff Of Barnsley Lay On A Warm Welcome For Soldiers Of The Yorkshire Regiment, 2Nd August 2006. Colonel S Newton Presents The New Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge To The Mayor Of Barnsley, 2Nd August 2006 The Mayor Of Barnsley, Councillor Mrs M Morgan, Inspects Soldiers Of The Yorkshire Regiment Outside The Town Hall, 2Nd August 2006 Yorkshire Regiment Officers With The Lord Mayor And Councillors Of The City Of Sheffield, 3Rd August 2006 Inspection Carried Out By The Lord Mayor Of Sheffield And Colonel S Newton 3Rd August 2006 Yorkshire Regiment Soldiers Formed Up Outside Sheffield City Hall, To Request The Transfer Of The Freedom Of The City To The Regiment. 3Rd August 2006 The Lord Mayor Of Sheffield, Councillor Mrs J Drayton, Hosts Soldiers Of The Yorkshire Regiment, 3Rd August 2006 Soldiers Of The Yorkshire Regiment Parade In Bradford Town Centre To Request The Transfer Of The Freedom To The Yorkshire Regiment, 4Th August 2006 Colonel S Newton Presents The Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge To The Lord Mayor Of Bradford, Councillor Mr C Rangzeb. 4Th August 2006 Colonel Newton And Captain Douglas Present The Drummers To The Lord Mayor Of Bradford, 4Th August 3006 The Lord Mayor And Lady Mayoress Of Bradford Inspect Soldiers Of The Yorkshire Regiment, 4Th August 2006 Lieutenant Colonel P Simpson Presents The Regimental Cap Badge To Mr D Ireton, Chairman Of Craven District Council. Settle 4Th August 2006 The Chairman Of Craven District Council Inspects The Yorkshire Regiment's Corps Of Drums In Settle 4Th August 2006 The Yorkshire Regiment Brings The Centre Of Settle To A Welcome Halt To Request The Transfer Of The Freedom Of The Borough To The Regiment, 4Th Of August 2006 The Band Of The King's Division Leads The Yorkshire Regiment Parade Into Settle Town Square 4Th August 2006
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