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Queen asked to make town 'Royal Wootton Bassett'

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Brian(i)

Brian(i) Report 16 Sep 2009 00:05

A retired naval officer has written to the Queen and prime minister suggesting a town in Wiltshire be renamed "Royal Wootton Bassett".

Bill Thomas, from Hampshire, said the town's tradition of paying respect to soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq should be officially recognised.

Mr Thomas said: "They're doing a fantastic job and should be rewarded."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wiltshire/8257468.stm
Brian(i)

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 16 Sep 2009 03:58

Hi Brian, I think that would be a lovely tribute to the people of Wootton Bassett and in a way, to the servicemen and women who have links to the area or who are saluted through the streets on their last journeys.

Lizx

Brian(i)

Brian(i) Report 16 Sep 2009 08:51

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Monica

Monica Report 16 Sep 2009 11:19

I was born in Wootton Bassett but now live in the Midlands. I am so proud of the people of my hometown. When the bell of St Bart's tolls the whole town comes to a standstill in silent tribute to the young men and women who have lost their lives. "Royal Wootton Bassett" what I wonderful tribute that would be.
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Linda

Linda Report 16 Sep 2009 13:07

I think that is a wonderful idea, I hope that the Queen grants it, it would be a fitting tribute to the town and its people.

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Jean (Monmouth)

Jean (Monmouth) Report 16 Sep 2009 19:31

The people of Wootton Bassett have done us proud.

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 16 Sep 2009 19:32

An excellent idea and one which I would support 110%

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 16 Sep 2009 19:50

From the initial post I think someone already has approached the Palace.

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 16 Sep 2009 20:18

Already there mate you just need to sign (its only got 20 signatures at the present)

Go to:

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Wootten/

~Whippet Lady~

~Whippet Lady~ Report 16 Sep 2009 20:54

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I expect when Lyneham closes in 2012 the cortege won't pass through Town.

ElizabethK

ElizabethK Report 16 Sep 2009 22:16

Just signed it-there are over 2,000 signatures now

Whippet Lady-it would be nice to think there would not be any cortage's by 2012 but..........

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 17 Sep 2009 02:41

I have signed.

Lizx