TO COMMEMORATE the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a new plaque has been installed in Wokingham’s Market Place.
It joins plaques commemorating the late Queen’s diamond and golden jubilees, from 1977 and 2012 respectively.
Wokingham Town Council said that while the initial sentiment of the plaque was one of celebration of the Queen’s 70 year reign, it is now a reminder of her long reign and of the dedication she gave.
The plaque was officially unveiled on Friday, October 14, by the Chairman of the Wokingham Society Peter Must, the Town Mayor, Cllr Maria Gee and the High Steward, Lucy Zeal.
Cllr David Lee, chairman of Wokingham Town Council’s civic committee, said: “Wokingham Town Council would like to extend its thanks to the Wokingham Society who have financially supported the new plaque and to Volker Highways for its installation.”
And Mr Must said the plaque was installed with both gratitude and sadness.
“It was commissioned while the nation was celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee but it must also now stand as a commemoration of her life of service,” he added.
