Today the Stone Cross St George Association demonstrated that the English can celebrate St George's day with a peaceful and very enjoyable procession. Billed as controversial, and distanced from by Sandwell Council, funding was provided by businessman Chris Kelly and hence the opportunity for the 10th St George's Day procession in West Bromwich to go ahead. The parade started from Stone Cross, West Bromwich and finished at Dartmouth Park. Apart from celebrating St George, the dead of the two World Wars were remembered as were those members of our forces still serving in conflict overseas.
One of the organizers, Nick Clorley told me an estimated 15,000 people had turned out for the occasion. Even an improvement in the weather allowed the sun to shine on the righteous!
Wake up England!!!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Before the procession, it's posing time for the veterans, members of various branches of the Royal British Legion.
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... and on the other side of the road with the Crown and Cushion public house providing part of the background.
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The Northfield Caledonia Pipes & Drums. See http://www.ncpb.co.uk
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The Union Flag is raised, other standards are lowered as the salute is taken for the National Anthem.
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