Yorkshire, not Durham (Drum!)

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The parade & drumhead ceremony in Pontefract to celebrate the King's own Yorkshire light infantry's departure for Malaya 50 years ago.

During the ceremony they played what I think to be one of the most soulful pieces of music, the last post. Given recent events it was difficult to concentrate.

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