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The Unveiling Ceremony of The Battle of Bramham Moor Information Plaque

This year marked the 600th aniversary of The Battle of Bramham Moor.
In commemoration Bramham Parish Council instigated the erection of a plaque marking the site of the battle and giving information about the events of that day 19th February 1408.
His Grace, the Duke of Northumberland whose forebear Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland was a major participant in the battle and who was killed on the moor, agreed to unveil the plaque and open the village gala.

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Chairman of the Parish Council David Evans welcomes The Duke of Northumberland
David Evans describes the history of the battle and the role the Dukes' forebear Henry Percy played in the events
Henry Percy - 1st Earl of Northumberlands' shield
The Duke prepares to unveil the plaque and delivers his speech
Unveiling the plaque
The plaque
The Duke examines the plaque with local children
The Duke discusses the project with David Evans
From the left,Alan Peach (Illustrator). Adrian Bury (Designer);Colin Pool (Clerk); Nick Lane Fox (Bramham Park);The Duke of Northumberland; Cllr Bob Gibson
The Duke of Northumberland with Adrian Bury the plaques' designer

The Team

From the left - Cllr Bob Gibson; Cllr John Dickson; Anne Palmer (All Saints’ Church); Cllr Andrew Ellis; Cllr Mike Rhodes; Colin Pool (Clerk); Cllr Pippa Hudson; Duke of Northumberland; Cllr David Evans (Chairman); Adrian Bury (Designer); Alan Peach (Illustrator).