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100-Year-Old Bagpipes Arrive In London To Mark Battle Of The Somme

A hundred year old set of bagpipes used by the composer of music that commemorates one of the greatest and most terrible battles of the First World War has arrived in London.

The bagpipes have arrived for a special ceremony ahead of the launch of this summer's Beating Retreat concert.

More: St Andrews Day: A Celebration Of Military Bagpipes

 

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