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| Royal Wootton Bassett and the fallen | Royal Wootton Bassett and the fallen |
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| The coffins of 355 fallen military personnel passed through Wootton Bassett between spring 2007 and summer 2011. Close to RAF Lyneham where the bodies were repatriated, the High Street became a focal point for families and friends of the deceased. | The coffins of 355 fallen military personnel passed through Wootton Bassett between spring 2007 and summer 2011. Close to RAF Lyneham where the bodies were repatriated, the High Street became a focal point for families and friends of the deceased. |
| The town has since been renamed Royal Wootton Bassett, in recognition of the respect and support it gave to the lost military personnel and their families. | The town has since been renamed Royal Wootton Bassett, in recognition of the respect and support it gave to the lost military personnel and their families. |
| As one of the guest editors of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, comedian Al Murray went to Wiltshire to meet some of those who played a part in the repatriation ceremonies - including 96-year-old Ken Scott. | As one of the guest editors of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, comedian Al Murray went to Wiltshire to meet some of those who played a part in the repatriation ceremonies - including 96-year-old Ken Scott. |
| The former Desert Rat collected dozens of the personal tributes left by service families. He says the moving scenes he witnessed in his town have left a lasting impression on how he views war. | The former Desert Rat collected dozens of the personal tributes left by service families. He says the moving scenes he witnessed in his town have left a lasting impression on how he views war. |
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| All images subject to copyright. Black and white images courtesy Kieran Doherty. | All images subject to copyright. Black and white images courtesy Kieran Doherty. |
| Music by KPM Music. Slideshow production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 1 January 2013. | Music by KPM Music. Slideshow production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 1 January 2013. |
| Related: | Related: |
| Royal Wootton Bassett Council | |
| Kieran Doherty photographer | Kieran Doherty photographer |
| The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. | The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. |
| More audio slideshows: | More audio slideshows: |
| Today programme: Singing with Sunbeams | Today programme: Singing with Sunbeams |
| Axel Scheffler and the art of stamps | Axel Scheffler and the art of stamps |
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