180 soldiers marched through a Lancashire town earlier this week, delighting crowds and onlookers.

The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment marked through Ormskirk on Wednesday (25 May) as they honoured their Freedom of the Borough status in a parade.

Dozens of onlookers clapped and waved flags as the uniformed regiment marched in unison, with bayonets in hand.  

Lancashire Telegraph: The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment marching by The Queen's Head pub in OrmskirkThe Duke of Lancaster's Regiment marching by The Queen's Head pub in Ormskirk

West Lancashire Borough Council shared images and videos of the parade.

In one video 180 soldiers and 34 members of the band as they marched from Derby Street to the Parish church.

Commenting on the video one person said: “Wonderful. Makes one feel so proud.”

“We should have more of this sort of thing in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale,” said another. “It's a great thing to see.”

Other pictures show the Regiment once they reached their saluting base, waiting to be inspected by High Sheriff of Lancashire, Martin Ainscough DL, accompanied by Col AP Kennedy, Deputy Colonel of the Regiment.

Lancashire Telegraph: Sherif inspecting The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Sherif inspecting The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment

The soldiers also came to Edge Hill University, where they posed for a picture outside the building.

A spokesperson for the university said it was “an honour” to welcome them to the campus.

 

 

Pupils from Turning Point Academy also showed up to watch the parade.

 

 

Deputy Colonel of the Regiment, Colonel Andrew Kennedy said: “Thank you to everyone who came to see The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment at the Freedom Parade.

"We were delighted to see so many of you lining the streets. It was a truly memorable occasion, and we look forward to the next one.”

It's not the first parade the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment has held after descending on Clitheroe, Poulton and Wyre earlier this month.

Over 150 soldiers paraded from Queensway up Moor Lane and Castle Street to Market Place, where they were presented to Ribble Valley Mayor Stuart Hirst, before a church service and civic reception.