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| Reconciliation service to mark Flodden anniversary | Reconciliation service to mark Flodden anniversary |
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| A service of reconciliation will mark the 500th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles between England and Scotland, it has been announced. | A service of reconciliation will mark the 500th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles between England and Scotland, it has been announced. |
| The Battle of Flodden took place in Northumberland, close to the Scottish border, on 9 September 1513. | The Battle of Flodden took place in Northumberland, close to the Scottish border, on 9 September 1513. |
| It resulted in the death of Scottish King James IV, and is considered by many to be a turning point in history. | It resulted in the death of Scottish King James IV, and is considered by many to be a turning point in history. |
| Communities from both sides of the border will take part in the service at Branxton on 10 September. | |
| There were an estimated 10,000 Scottish deaths, including the king and members of almost every noble family. About 5,000 English soldiers also lost their lives. | There were an estimated 10,000 Scottish deaths, including the king and members of almost every noble family. About 5,000 English soldiers also lost their lives. |
| 'Lasting legacy' | 'Lasting legacy' |
| The Earl of Surrey, commander of the English army, will be represented by his 21st Century descendant, the Duke of Norfolk, while the present-day Earl of Hume will represent his Scottish counterpart. | The Earl of Surrey, commander of the English army, will be represented by his 21st Century descendant, the Duke of Norfolk, while the present-day Earl of Hume will represent his Scottish counterpart. |
| The fallen of both sides will be remembered through a series of readings and hymns and the Northumbrian and Scottish pipes will be played. | The fallen of both sides will be remembered through a series of readings and hymns and the Northumbrian and Scottish pipes will be played. |
| Clergy from the main Christian denominations will also be at the service. | Clergy from the main Christian denominations will also be at the service. |
| Rev Rob Kelsey, of Norham Church and the priest in charge of Branxton Church, said: "We are seeking to honour those who died on both sides of the conflict. | Rev Rob Kelsey, of Norham Church and the priest in charge of Branxton Church, said: "We are seeking to honour those who died on both sides of the conflict. |
| "The battle has left a lasting legacy and especially so north of the border. | "The battle has left a lasting legacy and especially so north of the border. |
| "Part of the point of the service is to raise awareness as well as build bridges and work together towards a better future." | "Part of the point of the service is to raise awareness as well as build bridges and work together towards a better future." |
| Rev David Taverner of Coldstream Parish Church, added: "The aim is to mark the anniversary of a very important battle in an appropriate way, and in such a way that will be relevant to the 21st Century." | Rev David Taverner of Coldstream Parish Church, added: "The aim is to mark the anniversary of a very important battle in an appropriate way, and in such a way that will be relevant to the 21st Century." |
| Alistair Bowden, of the Flodden 1513 Ecomuseum project, said: "In the whirl of activities being organised to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the battle, it is vital that we don't lose sight of the human cost of Flodden." | Alistair Bowden, of the Flodden 1513 Ecomuseum project, said: "In the whirl of activities being organised to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the battle, it is vital that we don't lose sight of the human cost of Flodden." |
| The battle took place when James IV, who was allied with France, launched an attack on England, in response to Henry VIII's invasion of France. | The battle took place when James IV, who was allied with France, launched an attack on England, in response to Henry VIII's invasion of France. |
| Just 90 years later, the crowns of England and Scotland were united under James VI of Scotland who also became James I of England. | Just 90 years later, the crowns of England and Scotland were united under James VI of Scotland who also became James I of England. |