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Birmingham Remembrance Parade 2007

As usual I took photos of the remembrance parade from the VIP stand. Although there are other people who take photos I don't think anyone else posts them on the web.

I also take the view that it would be good to have photographs of record that involve all the participants including the crowd. However, I have to take mine from a stationary position which is not ideal as you can see from the struts that appear in the photos.
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Includes salvation army band and 4 riflemen that fire shots to start and end 2 minutes silence.
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The Lord Mayor comes out of the Rep.
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Lord Mayor's party awaiting parade.
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Colours passing the Lord Mayor.
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The West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band wearing full regalia.
Previous Parades:
2005 2006
Someone else's photos - better quality than mine

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