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Clapham

Clapham War Memorial

THE CLAPHAM WAR MEMORIAL

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Mr G.J Tranquada of Clapham was the chairman of the fundraising committee who implemented the start for the new War Memorial, and with the help opf the Parish Council, businesses and local people raised all the monies to fund it.

Attending the dedication and short service on Sunday 28th October 2001 were three churches-Church of England,Methodist and Roman Catholic.The Salvation Armny Band and the Royal BRistish Legion standard bearer and many local residents attended the dedication.Tom Wells of Charles Wells Breweries Ltd donated the land on which the memorial stands