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BRILLIANT sunshine welcomed the region’s VIPs to Wakefield for Yorkshire Day 2001.

The Merrie City took centre stage in a huge celebration of the county’s heritage, which began with a procession of civic dignitaries through the city centre to Wakefield Cathedral.

After a special service, the parade made its way back to Wakefield Town Hall for lunch, followed by a speech from TV host Richard Whiteley.

In the cathedral precinct, there were fun and games with a brass band, face painting, majorettes and children’s rides. And Wakefield Town Hall put on special events with guided tours around County Hall, Yorkshire cream teas and a display of specialist produce from across the district, entitled Made in Wakefield.

Staff at Asda in Durkar put on a display of Yorkshire produce, and the Yorkshire Society launched its new website at www.yorkshiresociety.org.uk