Focus on Royal Leicestershire Regiment

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Broughton Astley: Bob Gregory gave a fascinating view of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment to Broughton Astley Heritage Society.

Originally raised by Colonel Solomon Richards in 1688 to guard Windsor Castle, it served the British Crown faithfully on every continent and in every major conflict for more than 250 years.

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