| Where: | Brixham, Devon starting at Rea Barn Close near the Rugby Club and processing to the William III Statue on The Strand by the Harbour |
| When: | Saturday near November 5th (sometimes in late October) |
| Time: | 2pm |
Brixham in Devon is the site of King William III’s unopposed landing on English soil with his Dutch army in the Glorious Revolution of 1688; William of Orange and his wife Mary deposed Mary’s Catholic father James II, ensuring that the Crown remained a Protestant monarchy. A statue of William marks the spot, and today a parade and special service take place on a Saturday near to the anniversary on 5th November, organised by the Plymouth District Loyal (Orange) Lodge who have commemorated the event for a century. The ceremony took its current form around 25 years ago; Remembrance wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph and on the plinth of the statue and the procession of Orangemen is accompanied by flag-bearers and musicians including a flute band, after which there is a religious service at the Statue.
Helpful Hints
In 2026 it was on Saturday 31st October at 2pm- 2027 details are yet to be confirmed.
Look out for the Prince of Orange Monument, an obelisk which commemorates the landing; it’s on The Quay, to the North of the Statue (and it’s the subject of the photo, as I haven’t been to the event yet).
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Thanks to Roy Vickery for drawing my attention to this event.
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