Ryedale attraction Eden Camp's All Services Parade honours veterans and service members
Eden Camp, the modern history museum in Malton, hosted an All Services Parade which brought together more than 650 veterans, military associations and organisations from across the UK for a day of remembrance, respect and celebration of service.
The museum gates opened at 10am, with Eden Camp offering free admission to serving members of His Majesty’s Armed Forces, veterans, members of the Emergency Services, civilian organisations supporting HM Forces, members of the Royal British Legion (RBL), and other military veterans’ associations, organisations, and charities.
Nick Hill, Museum Manager at Eden Camp, said: “The All Services Parade was a fitting opportunity to come together to reflect and remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice, while also recognising and celebrating the contribution of those who continue to serve our control.
"It was a privilege to see so many people united in remembrance and respect.”
The highlight of the day was the All Services Parade, which began at 2.25pm, featuring the Yorkshire Volunteers Marching Band, followed by Standards, Veterans and Cadet Forces.
The parade moved off and covered 250m on a flat concrete and Tarmac surface, followed by a solemn Service of Remembrance.
During this service, the Standards were dipped as the Last Post was sounded, and a Minute’s Silence was observed in honour of those who have given their lives in service.
The event reflected Eden Camp’s wider role in preserving history and sharing stories and experiences of those affected by conflict.
Through its exhibitions and events, the modern history museum allows visitors to engage with and learn about the military experiences that have shaped our history.
Eden Camp is the only remaining prisoner of war camp in Britain, built in 1942, where the original huts have been preserved and turned into immersive and engaging displays welcoming more than 100,000 visitors in 2023.
The huts have been re-equipped to tell the story of The People’s War, the social history of life in Britain from 1939 to 1945 – featuring a new Blitz experience in Hut 5.
The collection includes historic military vehicles, thousands of military items and has an archive collection of more than103,000 documents, artefacts and photographs
Visit www.edencamp.co.uk to book tickets.