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Belgian Refugees at Hindley Hall.
Photo: Ann McKnight
Photo: Ann McKnight
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Item #: 2902
Item #: 2902
Belgian Refugees at Hindley Hall (now Hindley Golf Club).
It was suggested by a local amateur historian that these were under arrest. Nonsense, an article in the Observer at the time tells of the rapturous reception these poor individuals had when they were carried through the streets in a 'chara' from Wigan to Hindley. The article also tells of the generosity of local people who gave freely of blankets and clothes.
It was suggested by a local amateur historian that these were under arrest. Nonsense, an article in the Observer at the time tells of the rapturous reception these poor individuals had when they were carried through the streets in a 'chara' from Wigan to Hindley. The article also tells of the generosity of local people who gave freely of blankets and clothes.
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