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'Little Belgium in Lymm' event - (August 2018)

The Centre's Chair, Alan Williams presenting the remarkable story of the Belgian refugee colony at Oughtrington Hall during World War I

The talk also featured  fascinating, a newly discovered archive of photographs from The Henry Ford Archive, take during their stay.  This offered unique glimpses of the building as it was over 100 years ago as well as what life was like for the refugees providing quite a few surprises.

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Location 1, Legh Street, Lymm
Photographer Alan Taylor
Donor Alan Taylor
Era 22nd August 2018
Medium Photograph
Image Reference LH02847
Copyright Owner Alan Taylor