THE Royal Household has confirmed that the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, will be attending the 25th Warrington bombing anniversary event taking place on Bridge Street on March 20.
She will attend a special service to commemorate the bombing which claimed the lives of 12-year-old Tim Parry and three-year-old Johnathan Ball and injured more than 50 shoppers including young mum Bronwen Vickers who later died as a result of her injuries.
Tim’s parents Colin and Wendy Parry, who campaigned to raise funds to create the Warrington Peace Centre as a lasting memorial to their son and other victims, will also be at the event, part of a number of events to mark the 25th anniversary.
The Warrington bombing atrocity, when the IRA planted two bombs in bins on Bridge Street, just weeks after carrying out an attack on the Winwick Road gas works, was seen as a major turning point in the Northern Ireland troubles, leading to the Good Friday agreement.
Warrington as a town, gained respect around the world for the way it responded to the tragedy, offering peace and reconciliation, forging strong links with the island of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The special commemoration service will be taking place on Bridge Street at 11.30am and members of the public are invited to attend.
