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War Memorial Dedication, 24 Apr 1921. The large crowd assembling outside the Town Hall.
War Memorial gardens, c1921 (A Parsons) (Newton collection Nov 2018)
International Stores after closing 1920(A Parsons) (Newton collection Nov 2018)
War Memorial Dedication Service, 24 Apr 1921 (A Parsons) (Newton collection Nov 2018)
War Memorial, Apr 1921 (A Parsons) (Newton collection Nov 2018)
War Memorial Dedication Service, 24 Apr 1921 (A Parsons) (Newton collection Nov 2018)
War Memorial Dedication Service, 24 Apr 1921 (A Parsons) (Newton collection Nov 2018)
War Memorial Dedication Service, 24 Apr 1921 [A Parsons].
Crowds assemble outside the Town Hall.
Walking down to Bridge Street.
Huge crowds in Bridge Street.
Huge crowds in Bridge Street.
Service led by Rev. Tom Gray.
This view shows clearly the island in Bridge Street on which the old Priory of St. John stood in medieval times.
The War Memorial, c1925 [Albert Parsons].
The War Memorial [Albert Parsons] (kindly sent by Jane Malham).
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