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.

Photo:Councillor Peter Greig, Chairman of Town Council welcomes everyone

Councillor Peter Greig, Chairman of Town Council welcomes everyone

David Bullock

Photo:Councillor Jeremy Lucas from Essex County Council

Councillor Jeremy Lucas from Essex County Council

David Bullock

Photo:Councillor Ray Howard addressed the crowd

Councillor Ray Howard addressed the crowd

David Bullock

Photo:Councillor Peter Greig unveiled the plaque

Councillor Peter Greig unveiled the plaque

Janet Penn

 

Photo:The new Plaque, on the left commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Great Flood of 1953

The new Plaque, on the left commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Great Flood of 1953

Janet Penn

Photo:Other Dignitaries including Lord Peter far left, Rebeccah Harris MP at the back
Photo:Rev'd David Tudor conducted a short service
Photo:The Remembrance Light
Photo:Remembrance Light
This gallery was added by Janet Penn on 01/02/2013.

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