Soldiers from 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment parade through Widnes, North West England
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment have been taking part in a series of homecoming parades across their home counties. A Company have recently returned from a NATO Exercise in Lithuania which saw them working alongside the United States, Lithuania and Hungary with 2,5000 other soldiers. Jessie Phillips joined them at their parade in Widnes.
Halton castle views by drone Runcorn Widnes
Halton Castle is in the former village of Halton which is now part of the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. The castle is situated on the top of Halton Hill, a sandstone prominence overlooking the village. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and a scheduled ancient monument.
It was the seat of the Barons of Halton from the 11th century until the 14th century and it then passed to the Duchy of Lancaster. It was besieged twice in the Civil War after which its structure deteriorated. In the 18th century a new courthouse was built on the site of the previous gatehouse. The castle lies in ruins apart from the courthouse which has been converted into a public house.
Although there is no surviving evidence, it is likely that Halton Hill was a settlement in prehistoric times. Following the Norman conquest, the Barony of Halton was established by Hugh Lupus, Earl of Chester. The first baron to be appointed was Nigel of Cotentin and it is almost certain that he would have built a motte and bailey castle on the site, constructing it from wood,[5] although the excavations in 1986–87 showed no evidence of a motte and bailey structure or of a timber tower or palisade. It is most probable that during the 12th century the wooden structure was replaced by a castle built from the local sandstone although no documentary evidence of this remains. Details of the building works are obscure but it has been suggested that John of Gaunt, the 14th baron, made alterations to the castle but this again has not been confirmed by documentary evidence. When the 15th baron, Henry Bolingbroke, ascended the throne as King Henry IV, the castle became the property of the Duchy of Lancaster.
The earliest documentary evidence of building work at Halton Castle shows that during the 15th century and into the 16th century it was regularly maintained. Between 1450 and 1457 a new gate tower was built. There is no evidence that the castle featured in the Wars of the Roses; this would have been unlikely because of its relatively obscure position. However a survey of the Royal Palaces in 1609 suggests that by then the castle had fallen into disrepair. During the Tudor period it was used less as a fortress and more as a prison, an administrative centre, and a court of law. In 1580–81 the castle was designated as a prison for Catholic recusants, but there is no evidence that it was ever used for that purpose.
At the outbreak of the Civil War the castle was garrisoned by the Royalists under the command of Captain Walter Primrose who had been appointed by Earl Rivers. It was besieged by Parliamentary forces under Sir William Brereton in 1643, and the Royalists eventually surrendered after several weeks. On hearing of the approach of superior Royalist forces led by Prince Rupert, the Parliamentarians abandoned the castle and it was held again for the Royalists under Colonel Fenwick. There was a second siege in 1644 but, as the fortunes of the Royalists declined elsewhere, they withdrew from Halton and the Parliamentarians under Sir William Brereton re-occupied the castle. In 1646 a Council of War was held in Warrington where it was decided that the defenses of the castles at Halton and Beeston were to be dismantled. In time this was achieved and Halton castle was to have no further military function. By 1650 the castle was said to be very ruinous.
Halton Castle in 1727. Engraving by the Buck brothers
The condition of the building continued to deteriorate although the gatehouse remained in use as a court. In 1728 George Cholmondeley, 2nd Earl of Cholmondeley leased the site from the Crown. In 1737 a courthouse was built on the site of the medieval gatehouse. Henry Sephton, a Liverpool architect and builder and John Orme, a joiner from Prescot, were appointed to carry out the work. The first floor was the courtroom and prisoners were held in the basement. By 1792 the courthouse had fallen into disrepair and money was found to repair it, although the source of that money is unclear. The court continued to function there until 1908.
Around 1800 three folly walls had been added to the existing ruined walls on the east side of the castle to make it look more impressive from Norton Priory, the home of Sir Richard Brooke. One of these walls was demolished around 1906. During the Victorian era a sunken garden and two bowling greens were constructed within the castle enclosure. In 1977 the castle was leased to Halton Borough Council. In 1986–87 the site of the castle was excavated.
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The King Presents New Colours To Norfolks (1919)
Item title reads: London - The King - presents new colours to 2nd Norfolk Regiment at Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace, London.
LS. King George V presenting colours to Norfolk Regiment on lawns at Buckingham Palace. LS. March past. MS. Speaking to officers - Queen Mary in white attends.
LS. Group chatting. CU. Officer. WS. Street with bunting and flags.
These last three shot appear to belong to the item Sir Henry opens Home (aka Sir Henry Horne Minister of Labour opens home for the Disabled at Lowestoft *PM0196*
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Mercian Memorial March for Heroes
5 Soldiers from the Mercian 1st Battalion (Cheshires) will march from Catterick, Yorkshire to Chester a distance of over 150 miles raising funds for a memorial to the 12 solider who lost their lives in Afghanistan in 2010. Please show your support. Donate at justgiving.com/mercianmarch22
Third Time Lucky For Warrington (1950)
Full title reads: RL Cup Finals - Third Time Lucky For Warrington.
Wembley Stadium, London. Warrington beat Widnes 19-0 in Rugby League Cup Final.
GV teams coming onto field. (1st 7ft. for super.) MV Crowd cheering. MV Clement Attlee meeting Warrington team. SV Crowd waving. MV Mr Attlee meeting Widnes team. SV Crowd. Two women with macs. over heads. LV kick off. Widnes kicking to left. MV Warrington passing movement to left wing. MV Crowd rising. MV Warrington attacking. Warrington player grounded. SV Crowd. MV Palin taking kick to score penalty goal. MV Crowd cheering. MV Smart Warrington passing movement in spite of strong Widnes tackling. Ball to Bevan. SV Bevan receiving and dashing up wing. player misses him. MV Bevan finally goes down under pile of Widnes players. He back-heels to Palin, who passes to Bath, who forces his way through to score, try. MV Excited girl in crowd. LV Palin converting try. MV Crowd cheering. MV Good Warrington passing movement culminating in Ron Ryder diving to score try. MV Crowd applauding. MV Brian Bevan picks up loose ball and corkscrews through Widnes team until finally grounded. MV Girl in crowd looking anxious. LV Harold Palin converting penalty goal. MV Crowd applauding for half time. MV Scrum. Knowleden receives and dashes across field. Is pulled down, back-heels to Palin, who passes to another Warrington player, who is butted down. MV Crowd. LV Palin scoring penalty goal. MV Warrington pressing heavily. SV Girl in crowd jumping about with excitement. MV Scrum. Ball to Gerry Helme, who passes to line to Bryn Knowleden for Knowleden to touch down. Players congratulate. MV Crowd rising and applauding. LV Players going up to receive Cup. MV Harry Bath receives Cup and holds it aloft. MV Elevated crowd. Bath being chaired by Team. CU Bath with Cup.
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Prince William lands in Jordan for historic Middle East tour
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LAST 2 FLYING LANCASTER BOMBERS WITH A SPITFIRE & HURRICANE OVER THE SEA
These were being flown over the sea at Dawlish Airshow 2014 in Devon The Lancaster bomber was designed by Roy Chadwick who was born in Farnworth, near Widnes, in 1893
About 7,300 Lancasters were built during World War Two but most of those that survived the fighting were scrapped
The aircraft is best known for its part in attacking German dams in 1943, later turned into The Dam Busters film
The last time two or more Lancasters flew together is believed to have been in Canada in 1964
Famous Anzac Band (1919)
Item title reads: London - Famous Anzac Band - Lord Mayor attends performance in aid of St. Bartholomew's, the Empire's Mother Hospital
London.
CU New Zealand Army band playing. Pan to hospital patients in wheelchairs from St. Bart's. MS Sir James Roll, Lord Mayor of London.
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Bournemouth Remembrance Day parade Nov 11 2012
Parade through Bournemouth Gardens following the Remembrance Day service at the war memorial
Victoria Remembrance Day 2012
St Helens Remembrance Service 2011
Footage of the St Helens Service of Remembrance
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Words of Commemoration by Andy Reid no behalf of the Thtatto Heath Branch of the Royal British Legion
The Kohima Epitaph by the Burma Star Association
Flower of the Eternal Sleep (Poem) by Josie Whitehead, read by Royal Air Force Cadet
Amazing Grace sung by Josephine Wilcock
Tank Climbs Mount Colorado (1919)
Item title reads: Colorado 14,400 feet up - An American tank's perilous climb.
Mount Colorado, United States of America (USA).
LS Tank climbing mountain road passes under sign To Summit Pikes Peak. Travelling shot of the front of tank in motion. Tank with valley behind .
The tank has Pikes Peak or Bust painted on the front.
MS Tank approaching camera as it nears summit with a crowd watching.
Tank bogged down by the snow - crew digging it out.
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Mc Cann on a bus on St. Paddys day
Can't remember taking this but I made Mc Cann say he was sorry that adam was grounded, and then i made him tell the truth
Remembrance Sunday - Matlock to Crich - 2 Mercian Memorial Tower
A quick run from Matlock town to Crich - 2 Merican Memorial Tower on Remembrance Sunday (9th Nov 2014)
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British Army: 2 Mercian Tribute
Tribute to 2nd Battalion, the Mercian Regiment
Remembrance Sunday 2012
British National Party Chairman and members up and down the Northwest of England shown here laying wreaths in respect of those who have fought and died for our country.
Frederick Roy Hull. WW2 memories.
Roy talks about the outbreak of war, joining the navy as a boy seaman, the training he received and finally serving on HMS Nelson in the Far East.