Commemorative Events, Tyneside 6th – 7th March 2010

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The Band of the Royal Marines (Plymouth) leads the parade towards the Cathedral (image (c) Neil Wasp, i2i Photography)   Those gathered outside the Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas in Newcastle upon Tyne heard the approaching naval parade well before…
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Morpeth’s Opening Events: 5th and 6th March 2010

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The Town of Morpeth seized on the bi-centennial of the death of its one-time resident, Vice-Admiral Lord Collingwood, as the opportunity to both reflect their rightful pride in him and to enjoy celebrating his memory.· Their festivities commenced on the…
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Collingwood Exhibition at the Discovery Museum

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The start of the Collingwood 2010 Festival was marked by the opening of an exhibition at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum.   Collingwood – A Northumbrian Abroad Vice Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood died at sea on the March 7 1810 on board his…
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