With flags flying and in their immaculate uniforms, these marching men and women made an impressive sight.

Members of the Royal British Legion at Eynsham, near Witney, turned out in their full regalia to mark their 60th anniversary in 1983.

Hundreds of villagers and their relatives and friends were there to admire not only the uniformed contingent but other groups as well.

READ MORE: Emergency roadworks cause delays to Oxford Tube 

The diamond jubilee celebration also drew support from Guides, Scouts, Cadets and local voluntary groups. The Duke of Marlborough was among the guests.

After the parade, an anniversary service was held in St Leonard’s Church, Eynsham, conducted by the vicar, the Rev Peter Ridley.

Help support trusted local news 

Sign up for a digital subscription now: oxfordmail.co.uk/subscribe 

As a digital subscriber you will get:      

          
  • Unlimited access to the Oxford Mail website   
    •       
  • Advert-light access       
    •       
  • Reader rewards       
    •       
  • Full access to our app 

About the author 

Andy is the Trade and Tourism reporter for the Oxford Mail and you can sign up to his newsletters for free here. 

He joined the team more than 20 years ago and he covers community news across Oxfordshire.

His Trade and Tourism newsletter is released every Saturday morning. 

You can also read his weekly Traffic and Transport newsletter.