THE  DOVER WAR MEMORIAL  PROJECT

 

war memorial at dusk, photographed by Michelle Cooper
 

 

The Exhibition 2006

 

Councillor Vic Matcham beside a display board The exhibition was opened by Councillor Vic Matcham. An ex-boxer, he once went three seconds in the ring with Frank Bruno ...
a display of ration books and other artefacts, and grave pictures

There were a number of displays

a panel of paperwork from WWII
some medals, silk postcards, and a dead man's penny  

Dover Patrol game

people looking at the exhibition the singers performing for the audience

Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society provided the entertainment, singing excerpts from their production of "Oh, What a Lovely War"

Sixteen casualties were featured. To see the information panel for each casualty, please click the name below.
 

With very grateful thanks to Tracey Hubbard  and Michelle Cooper, who so superbly
collated, organised, and staged the exhibition.




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