60th Anniversary of the 1953 Flood
Memorial Plaque Unveiling
By Janet Penn
Despite the inclement weather a large crowd gathered outside the libary for the unveiling of the new plaque. They included invited dignitaries and flood survivors. Some of the survivors still live on the island others had come a long way to be here.
Councillor Peter Greig, Chairman of Town Council welcomes everyone
David Bullock
Councillor Jeremy Lucas from Essex County Council
David Bullock
Councillor Ray Howard addressed the crowd
David Bullock
Councillor Peter Greig unveiled the plaque
Janet Penn
The new Plaque, on the left commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Great Flood of 1953
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This gallery was added by
Janet Penn on 01/02/2013.