Pictured on the left is the programme of a night of entertainment at ‘The Bungalow’ in Norton which was held on Wednesday 16 April, 1919 to celebrate the safe return of two local men from the Great War.
The associated poem was written by the Beaconsfield Soldiers & Sailors ‘Welcome Home’ Association Chairman Mr J Lillystone and printed on small cards which were given to those who attended.
Images courtesy of Vicky Cooper.
My grandfather, Thomas Birtle, lived at 67 Beaconsfield Street when he enlisted in September 1915. After being wounded in August 1918 he left the army in April 1919 after quite some time in hospital and rehabilitation. I wonder if he had a welcome home from these people?
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