Accession Day commemorated at Walsall landmark
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Schoolchildren joined local church representatives and Barr Beacon trustees at a special ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.
The invited guests assembled at Walsall's famous Barr Beacon on Monday 6 February where a beacon was lit to commemorate the anniversary.
Alisha Doug aged 10, and Chris Whitehall 11, attended from Blackwood School, Streetly, with head teacher Tracey Coles and Georgia and Jessica Regan, nine and five attended with teacher Dawn Regan from Meadow View JMI School in Great Barr.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, chairman of Barr Beacon Trust and vice-chairman of the Trust Councillor Gary Clarke welcomed everyone to the ceremony.
Councillor Clarke said: "By lighting a beacon we have shown how proud we are of our Queen in Great Britain - and long may she continue to serve."
Councillor Andrew said: "Today we remember the death of King George VI and the Queen's loss as she became monarch 60 years ago.
"I echo Councillor Clarke's comments that she has served us well and we hope she continues for a long time.
"This ceremony at Barr Beacon marks the start of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year and the many events that will be taking place throughout the borough, including the lighting of a beacon to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend in June."
Everyone who attended the ceremony will receive a commemorative certificate to mark the occasion.
Both schools will be marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend in June with topic work and celebrations.
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