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Coldstream Guards return to Berwick to mark 375th anniversary Coldstream Guards return to Berwick to mark 375th anniversary
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The regiment travelled up from London earlier The regiment travelled to Berwick from London
Guards from the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army have travelled back to its birthplace to mark the 375th anniversary of its formation. To mark the 375th anniversary of the regiment's formation, the Coldstream Guards boarded a train in London and travelled back to its birthplace in Berwick-upon-Tweed, where crowds lined the streets to welcome the guardsmen home.
In full ceremonial uniform, the Coldstream Guards travelled from London with the Band of the Coldstream Guards to Berwick-upon-Tweed where the regiment was formed in 1650. In full ceremonial dress, the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army paraded through the border town with the Band of the Coldstream Guards.
Back in 1660, the guards marched to London to help restore the monarchy, dissolve Parliament and bring King Charles II back to the throne. The guardsmen boarded the train in ceremonial uniform at Kings Cross
Crowds lined the streets of Berwick to welcome the guardsmen, who paraded through the town before attending a Service of Thanksgiving at Berwick Parish Church. Music was played as the guardsmen lined up to board
The Coldstream Guards travelled to Berwick to mark the regiment's 375th anniversary It takes under four hours to get from London to Berwick by train
The regiment was formed in Berwick in 1650, but in 1660 marched down to London to help restore the monarchy, dissolve Parliament and bring Charles II back to the throne.
Back then, the journey took five weeks. Tuesday's trip, by contrast, took just a few hours - with the guards back in London by evening.
The trip was a far cry from the five-week-long journey to London in 1660
The mood was high before the train departed Kings Cross to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Following the parade, the guardsmen attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Berwick Parish Church.
The soldiers were joined by the Colonel of the Regiment, Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall, and the Mayor of Berwick at the Guildhall for an inspection and civic reception.The soldiers were joined by the Colonel of the Regiment, Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall, and the Mayor of Berwick at the Guildhall for an inspection and civic reception.
Formed in 1650 during the English Civil War, the regiment has served in every major conflict since and earned 113 battle honours and 13 Victoria Crosses.Formed in 1650 during the English Civil War, the regiment has served in every major conflict since and earned 113 battle honours and 13 Victoria Crosses.
After returning to London, the regiment will be presented with new Colours at Windsor Castle before taking centre stage at Trooping the Colour on 14 June, where they will troop the new flags for the King's official birthday.After returning to London, the regiment will be presented with new Colours at Windsor Castle before taking centre stage at Trooping the Colour on 14 June, where they will troop the new flags for the King's official birthday.
The guards have paraded through Berwick to march the occasion The Coldstream Guards paraded through Berwick on their arrival
The soldiers were accompanied by the Band of Coldstream GuardsThe soldiers were accompanied by the Band of Coldstream Guards
Crowds lined the streets to welcome the guardsmen home
The parade was followed by a church service at Berwick Parish Church
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