LANCASHIRE Day was marked in Bolton today with the presentation of a red rose to the first citizen.
Long serving councillor Cllr John Walsh read out the Lancashire proclamation on the Town Hall steps before handing the ‘red rose’ of Lancashire to Cllr Linda Thomas as she prepared to open the annual Mayor’s Christmas fair.
Lancashire Day is celebrated on November 27 across the county to commemorate the day in 1295 when Lancashire sent its first representatives to Parliament.
Town criers across the county read out the Lancashire Day Proclamation to mark the date.
It has become customary to celebrate the day with proud Lancastrians still marking the occasion in Bolton, despite the town being pushed into Greater Manchester under local government reorganisation of the 1970s.
The proclamation serves as a reminder that Bolton remains in county of Lancashire.
The Christmas Fair held in the Albert Halls served to raise money for dozens of charities including those adopted by the mayor – and she was supported by a number of fellow councillors, as they have never been seen before!
People flocked to enjoy the festive spirit and pick up some traditional Christmas gifts while supporting local good causes.
Musical entertainment was provided by Kearsley Youth Brass Band, who played a number of festive favourites.
The commemoration and all the festive fun of the Christmas fair was captured by photographer Henry Lisowski
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