Blackpool's pride in Armed Forces heroes

Blackpool turned out with pride to say a big thank you to the heroes in our Armed Forces.
Armed Forces events in Blackpool.  8 year old George Moseley.Armed Forces events in Blackpool.  8 year old George Moseley.
Armed Forces events in Blackpool. 8 year old George Moseley.

It joined in with other towns and cities across the country to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday.

Blackpool Armed Forces Week - celebrating past, present and future - began on June 19 with a flag raising ceremony at Blackpool Town Hall.

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During this week the whole resort has come together, welcoming serving military personnel, veterans and cadets with a wide range of activities targeted at them and their families as well as the many thousands of people visiting Blackpool.

Armed Forces events in Blackpool.  8 year old George Moseley.Armed Forces events in Blackpool.  8 year old George Moseley.
Armed Forces events in Blackpool. 8 year old George Moseley.

Blackpool celebrated the special day with a full day of music, entertainment and military-themed displays, as individuals, communities and organisations teamed up for the special occasion.

In St John’s Square an all-day stage featured live musical performances from the Irish Guards Singers, Land Girls, The Band & Corps of Drums of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (Lancashire) and much more.

A number of vintage and modern day military vehicles formed a static display both along the Promenade and in the town centre, as well as the famous replica Spitfire and her ground crew who were on hand to answer questions.

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There were also be stalls from the military associations, decommissioned military items for all to view and fun and games for all the family.

Armed Forces events in Blackpool.  8 year old George Moseley.Armed Forces events in Blackpool.  8 year old George Moseley.
Armed Forces events in Blackpool. 8 year old George Moseley.

The Duke of Lancaster’s unit in the Hounds Hill Shopping centre featured an exhibition from the Great War heritage Project, talks from a local Blackpool historian about the history of the Armed Forces in Blackpool, and archive videos and imagery showing what Blackpool was like during both World Wars.