In which British Overseas Territory does a Ceremony of the Keys take place every year?
"is the only overseas territory that is part of the European Union (EU), although it is not part of the European Customs Union, the European Tax Policy, the European Statistics Zone or the Common Agriculture Policy. Gibraltar is not a member of the European Union in its own right. The Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus are not part of the European Union, but they are the only British overseas territory to use the euro as official currency. None of the other Overseas Territories are members of the EU, the main body of EU law does not apply and, although certain"
"after the Tower. The event is usually sold out at least 12 months in advance. Ceremony of the Keys (London) The Ceremony of the Keys is an ancient ritual, held every evening at the Tower of London, when the main gates are locked for the night. It is said to be the oldest military ceremony in the world, and is the best-known ceremonial tradition of the Tower. At exactly 9.53 pm, the Chief Yeoman Warder, dressed in Tudor watchcoat and bonnet, and carrying a candle lantern, leaves the Byward Tower and falls in with the Escort to the Keys, a"
"Ceremony of the Keys (London) The Ceremony of the Keys is an ancient ritual, held every evening at the Tower of London, when the main gates are locked for the night. It is said to be the oldest military ceremony in the world, and is the best-known ceremonial tradition of the Tower. At exactly 9.53 pm, the Chief Yeoman Warder, dressed in Tudor watchcoat and bonnet, and carrying a candle lantern, leaves the Byward Tower and falls in with the Escort to the Keys, a military escort made up of armed members of the Tower of London Guard. The Warder"
"Great Siege. The full military ceremony is held just twice a year. In this ceremony, recalling the Great Siege, the gates of the fortress are symbolically locked. The Governor hands the keys to the Port Sergeant, who is accompanied by an armed escort, and he locks the gates. The keys are then handed back to the governor. Following tradition, drums and fifes accompany the Port Sergeant's party. In 2005 the Ceremony of the Keys was held on 19 May, and was attended by the governor and commander in chief, Sir Francis Richards. The ceremony was again held in May during"
"closing of the gates, a drum-and-fife band awoke the echoes in the narrow streets, accompanying a strong military guard which escorted the keys of the fortress to the Governor's Palace..."" The practice was discontinued for a while, then revived as an annual Ceremony of the Keys by General Sir Charles Harington Harington when he took office as governor in 1933. The keys were ceremonially presented to his successor Governor Ironside every evening. Today, a version of the ceremony is staged in Casemates Square at noon every Saturday by actors in uniforms similar to those worn by the defenders during the"
"events including both 50 km and 110 km road sportives. In excess of 7500 were expected to attend. The event in 2015 was used as the backdrop for the filming of the Midsomer murders episode called breaking the Chain. Breaking the Chain was the 3rd episode of the 18th series. [[File:Osibisa.jpg|thumb]] Starting in 2002 in the Cross Keys pub, [[BunkFest]] usually held in the first week in September, has become the largest free multi-day festival in the UK with an attendance of over 25,000 in 2017. Bunkfest [[Folk music|folk]] [[music festival]], combines a broad range of [[folk music]], [[Morris dance|dance]]"
"happens annually in the month of May. The selection criteria are reported to be tough and stringent, and allegedly involve the testing of a candidate's physical and mental aptitude, as well as an assessment of their values and character. All available members of the Club meet three times per year for a formal dinner, which is usually held in a private room at one of the Royal residences. Previous events have been held at Leeds Castle, Hampton Court Palace and Sunninghill Park. The Club currently has no permanent premises, although records indicate that there was a clubhouse in Cairo, Egypt."
"in Telemsen Algeria 1948 - 1957. Then Church of Scotland Minister in Mid Kirk Greenock 1965 - 1987. Retired to Millport Isle Of Cumbrae. Branches of the family having emigrated to all five continents, there is an active family research group which seeks to help family members seeking more information about their ancestors. The cairn at Hawkshaw has, over the years, become a place of pilgrimage for members of the Porteous family, and an international reunion was traditionally held at the nearby Crook Inn, Tweedsmuir every five years, attracting visitors from all over the world. In September 2015 it is"
"the term of office of his successor, Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton. In October 2010 the escort was dressed in the uniform of the Black Watch, a highland regiment. The Port Sergeant is ceremonial Custodian of the Keys. In July 2012 a ceremony was staged in which the outgoing Port Sergeant handed the keys over to his successor. On 6 September 2012 Governor Sir Adrian Johns inspected the parade of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment at the ceremony. On this occasion, a group of young drummers performed in Casemates Square for ten minutes before the Parade. Citations Sources External links Grand"
"location of the crown jewels, it remains the Army's obligation to guard it. The Tower guard numbers one officer, three NCOs and ten soldiers, and usually posts a sentry outside the Jewel House and one outside the Queen's House. As the protection of the Tower is their responsibility (in conjunction with the Yeoman Warders), the guard must also see it is secure at night (see Ceremony of the Keys). One of the public duties battalions or incremental companies is responsible for providing the guard at Windsor Castle. The location of the ceremony at Windsor varies; in the Easter, when the"
"These parades along with St George's day; Reformation Sunday and Remembrance Sunday go to and from church. Other parades are held by individual Districts of the Province – in all approximately 30 parades a year. One location is Petersfield in Hampshire, where the town square has an equestrian statue of King William III, as does Hull. Cymru LOL 1922 was the only Orange lodge in Wales. A new Lodge in Cardiff opened on 17 March 2012, the first new Orange Lodge to be opened there for over 90 years. Founded by Ogle Gowan, in Brockville Ontario, the Orange Order played"
"so-called """" who leads the carnivals which take place the week prior to Septuagesima. The tradition is that the mayor steps down for this period and power is transferred to the prince carnival, who then returns the key at the end of Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras. Today, the handing over of the key is mostly symbolic and marks the start and end of the carnival. In Calgary, Alberta, Canada, instead of a key, esteemed visitors receive a white cowboy hat and usually recite one of two oaths (one formal, the other more silly) to become honorary Calgarians. Freedom of the City"
"the memory of many men who made the supreme sacrifice. Their memory and what they died for will live forever as the generations come and go"". Later that month the first Ceremony of the Key was held as Prior passed his charge on to the 1925 Custodian and a new tradition was born. ceremony-of-the-key-13Every year since, a member of the incoming Matriculation Class has been elected by popular vote of his fellows as the Custodian of the Key for one year and the handing-over ceremony is now a traditional part of Founders’ Day proceedings. In September 1939 the Officer Commanding"
"Waterloo ceremony The Waterloo Ceremony is an annual event in which the Duke of Wellington pays a symbolic rent for his residence to the reigning Monarch. The ceremony takes place at Windsor Castle each year on the 18th of June. Stratfield Saye House in Hampshire was bought by the people of the UK for the first Duke of Wellington; a gift for winning the Battle of Waterloo. Every year, the current Duke of Wellington pays the symbolic rent to the reigning Monarch in the form of a flag. A silk French tricolour, with gold embroidery, and imprinted with the year"
"of the Crown, the armed forces, and local civic leaders, as well as by local organisations such as ex-servicemen organisations, cadet forces, the Scouts, Guides, Boys' Brigade, St John Ambulance and the Salvation Army. The start and end of the silence is often also marked by the firing of an artillery piece. A minute's or two minutes' silence is also frequently incorporated into church services. In the past, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs laid a wreath on behalf of all the British overseas territories. However, since 2001 there has been a campaign by Britain's Overseas Territories"
"at Milton Keynes. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is headquartered at Hamble in Hampshire. The World Squash Federation is headquartered in Hastings. England Hockey is headquartered at Bisham Abbey on the south side of the Thames. The first World Transplant Games were held in Portsmouth in 1978. The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead (Royal International Horse Show) is held (usually) at the A2300 Hickstead Interchange on the side of the A23, west of Burgess Hill, next to the River Adur in Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common. There are many horse-racing stables on the Lambourn Downs. The Epsom Derby is held"
"on the River Thames near Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. but were later moved to Langel Common in Witney, also in Oxfordshire, and have attracted over 1,500 visitors, including many from overseas. The championships features an individual event and a four-person team event. Players come from a wide variety of countries including the United States, Japan, Kenya, Australia and England. Before its move to Witney, the event took place from Little Wittenham Bridge but now uses a bridge over the River Windrush near Cogges Manor Farm. The sporting event was started at Little Wittenham Bridge in 1984 by the lockkeeper, Lynn David, as"
"night before returning the keys to the Governor. The party is also accompanied by drums and fifes, to sound a warning for aliens to leave before the gates are closed. The Ceremony is held only at one of the four gates, Grand Casemates Gates (the old Waterport Gates) at Casemates Square. At official dinners at the Governor's residence, the Keys are piped in by the Port Sergeant who hands them to the Governor declaring the fortress to be locked and safe, these are then placed on a cushion on the table where they remain during the meal. Ceremony of the"
"Australia, with current crew Max Odell. The 2013 World Championships were hosted at Lough Derg Yacht Club in Ireland. The biggest event in the UK each year is Abersoch Mirror week, held in North Wales at S.C.Y.C.(www.scyc.co.uk). Abersoch Mirror week is an event for all sailors, from the very young and first time sailors to the mega keen adult, with boats from the 60s to brand new. In 2013 there were more Mirrors than the Nationals. In 2015 the 2015 Nationals were held alongside Abersoch Mirror week. The UK Portsmouth Yardstick number for single handed racing is 1369, for racing"
"national holiday. The constitution was suspended in 1986, but restored and revised March 5, 1988. A new Constitution was instituted in 2006, but was suspended in 2009 after the discovery of massive corruption and financial misfeasance by ministers. The territorial government was restored under a new Constitution after a general election in November 2012. The territory's legal system is based on English common law, with a small number of laws adopted from Jamaica and the Bahamas. Suffrage is universal for those over 18 years of age. English is the official language. Since the islands are a British territory, Queen Elizabeth"
"the gates at all other times, and the keys took on significance as a symbol of office. The ceremony continued after the siege. An 1881 travel book described the keys being received from the governor twice daily and marched under escort to the gates, which were opened in the morning and closed each evening by a senior officer. The ceremony is mentioned by Molly Bloom in James Joyce's novel ""Ulysses"", referring to some time before 1888. It is mentioned again in a 1908 description of Gibraltar. After the armistice that ended World War I the future United States Admiral Jerauld"
"Redmarley D'Abitot and Pauntley. British author John Michell wrote that Whiteleaved Oak is the centre of the ""Circle of Perpetual Choirs"" and is equidistant from Glastonbury and Stonehenge. Since 2008 an interfaith ""Blessing of the Waters"" service featuring songs, chants and blessings from many faiths has been held at St Ann's Well. Until recently St Ann's Well was the starting point for the annual Malvern Fringe May Day procession. The first procession was held in 1994. Nigel Kennedy, British born violinist and violist, played and recorded in the Octagon room. Dick McBride, American beat poet and City Lights store manager,"
"dates from 1852, when the Palace of Westminster was rebuilt after the 1834 fire. The ceremony now occurs annually in May (prior to the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 it was usually in November or December) or soon after a general election. The monarch may, however, appoint a delegate to perform the task in his or her place; Queen Elizabeth II did this in 1959 and 1963, when she was pregnant with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward respectively, the Lord Chancellor delivering the address instead. In those countries that share with the UK the same person as their respective sovereign, the"
"College is still heavily reliant on traditions; one of these is the Ceremony of the Key, instituted in 1924 at the unveiling of the War Memorial statue of the young soldier that stands in front of the school, and takes place on Founders' Day. With this ceremony, boys reaffirm their recognition of the achievements and sacrifices of the past and of their responsibilities to the future. On 8 November 1924, Sir Frederic de Waal, then Administrator of the Cape Province, unveiled the War Memorial which stands in front of the school. At the conclusion of his service of Dedication, Sir"
"council. In 2002, the British Overseas Territories Act 2002 granted full British citizenship to the islanders, and renamed the dependent territories (including Saint Helena) the British Overseas Territories. In 2009, Saint Helena and its two territories received equal status under a new constitution, and the British Overseas Territory was renamed Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, more than from the nearest major landmass, Saint Helena is one of the most remote places in the world. The nearest port on the continent is Moçâmedes in southern Angola; connections to Cape"
"command to present arms. The Chief Warder steps forward, doffs his bonnet, and proclaims: On the answering “Amen” the clock of the Waterloo Barracks strikes 10pm and the Last Post is sounded, marking the end of the ceremony. The Guard is dismissed, and the Chief Warder takes the keys to the Queen's House for safekeeping overnight. The origins of the ceremony are unknown. It may have begun during the Middle Ages, and it is often stated that a ceremony in some form has been held since the 14th century. Written instructions that the keys should be placed in a safe"
"Royal Birkdale Golf Club Royal Birkdale Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom in North West England, located in Southport, Merseyside. It is one of the clubs in the rotation for both the Open Championship and Women's British Open and has hosted the Open Championship ten times from 1954 through 2017. Winners of the Open at the course include Pádraig Harrington, Mark O'Meara, Ian Baker-Finch, Tom Watson, Johnny Miller, Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer, Peter Thomson (twice) and Jordan Spieth. Royal Birkdale hosted the women's tournament for a sixth time in 2014, and was the site of the"
"England, this ceremony has been carried on uninterrupted since 2 July 1928. On the evening that Polish forces liberated Ypres in the Second World War, the ceremony was resumed at the Menin Gate despite the fact that heavy fighting was still taking place in other parts of the town. During an extended version of the ceremony, individuals or groups may lay a wreath to commemorate the fallen. Bands and choirs from around the world may also apply to participate in the ceremonies. This extended version of the ceremony also starts at 20:00, but lasts longer than the normal ceremony, when"
"anchor of BBC South Today, led the lighting of the “Tree of Joy” at the Brighstone Methodist Church and more recently Alan Titchmarsh was a guest of honour too. The annual festival is held at St. Mary’s Church, the Methodist Church, the Wilberforce Hall, the Social Club and the Three Bishops Pub in Brighstone, The Isle of Wight Pearl on the Military Rd and at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church in nearby Mottistone. A Park & Ride system is in place and operates from the Isle of Wight Pearl bringing people into Brighstone where a further shuttle service conveys"
"every year, except during the Boer War, World War I and World War II, and following the death of King Edward VII on 6 May, 1910. The ball has been under the royal patronage since Edward VII. Since the 1930s, the event has been held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London. The Queen is often in attendance. In recent years, the ball has been featured in the ""Bystander"" section of ""Tatler"". The Royal Caledonian Ball dress code stipulates that male attendees wear Highland evening dress, evening tails with white tie, or mess dress. Women should wear floor-length"
"on the occasion of his 90th birthday and a peal of Avon Delight Maximus on 24 July 2011 in solidarity with the people of Norway following the tragic massacre on Utoeya Island and in Oslo. On the latter occasion the flag of the Orkney Islands was flown at half mast. In 2012 peals were rung during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on 3 June and during each of the three Olympic/Paralympic marathons, on 5 and 12 August and 9 September. The BBC television programme, ""Still Ringing After All These Years: A Short History of Bells"", broadcast on 14 December 2011,"
"Birmingham Tattoo The Birmingham Tattoo is held annually at the Barclaycard Arena previously known as the National Indoor Arena in the centre of Birmingham, England. The military tattoo features massed military bands, and displays. The event takes place for two performances in November each year. The event has been held since 1989 and has attracted performers from the United States, Europe and Russia as well as British bands from the Royal Marines, Coldstream Guards, King's Division and Gurkhas. The Birmingham Tattoo features traditional military music, field gun racing, dancers, dog display teams and one of the largest gatherings of standard"
"charter in 2006, the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011, and the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012, and to celebrate the centenary of the end of the World War I in November 2018. The centre of town and the whole of Ock Street (half a mile) are closed every October for two days for the Ock Street Michaelmas Fair, once a hiring fair but now maybe Britain's longest and narrowest funfair. The much smaller Runaway Fair, the following Monday, was traditionally for workers who had found their new employers too much to take within"