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West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project
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West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project
West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project, which aims to raise ten thousand pounds, 200 people took part, including councillors from West Brom and other local authorities, Sunday 15th September 1968, Ten miles to go, our picture shows... John Stonehouse Postmaster General and MP for West Bromwich, with Peter Archer MP for Rowley Regis and Tipton, and the Mayor of West Bromwich, Lilian Peckover setting the pace from the Town Hall at the start of the sponsored walk
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Birmingham Post
Mirrorpix
England
BPM 1968 5234
Media ID 21916934
© Mirrorpix
Charities Council Events Fundraising Government Large Group Of People Local Scene Walk 1968
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West Bromwich Charity Walk: A Historic Endeavor for a Worthy Cause". In this print from the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, we are transported back to Sunday, September 15th, 1968. The image captures the essence of unity and community spirit as over 200 individuals gather in support of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project. Their collective aim? To raise an impressive ten thousand pounds. Amongst the sea of eager participants are esteemed figures such as John Stonehouse, Postmaster General and MP for West Bromwich; Peter Archer, MP for Rowley Regis and Tipton; and Lilian Peckover, Mayor of West Bromwich. Together they set off on their journey from the Town Hall with unwavering determination etched across their faces. The atmosphere is electric as politicians join forces with local councillors from West Bromwich and neighboring authorities. This event serves not only as a platform to fundraise but also highlights how politics can unite people towards a common goal. As our eyes wander through this snapshot frozen in time, we cannot help but be inspired by the sheer number of individuals who have come together to make a difference. It is evident that charity knows no bounds when it comes to bridging divides within society. This photograph encapsulates not just an event or a moment in history but represents hope, compassion, and resilience - values that continue to shape communities even today.
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