On the 19th July 2013 The Royal British Legion was granted the Freedom of Richmond Town by the Richmond Town Council.  This is the first Town or City that has given the Freedom to the Royal British Legion.    Members of the Morley branch went to this significant event for the British Legion which was a wonderful day for all the members of the RBL that had travelled from all over the country.  There were 47 Legion Standards in the parade and the National Chairman of the Legion was present for the parade.   The salute was taken by the Mayor of Richmond.

The contingent of 47 Standards on parade

A contingent of RBL veterans in the parade including Morley veterans

Branch Chairman Fred Ashworth and branch member Denis Marshall both Royal Air Force veterans which took part in the parade.

Parade preparing to move off with the band following the standards.

The Freedom of Richmond Town displayed with the National Chairman and the North Yorkshire Standard Bearer.

 Dignitaries with the Freedom of Richmond Town Certificate on the Town Hall entrance after the parade.