TO commemorate the centenary the ending of World War One, Baildon Town Council have completed of a year-long project to restore a neglected war memorial in the historic village of Tong Park, Baildon.
The site has had a total makeover, including restored railings, cleaned stonework, restored benches and cut back shrubbery.
The project has been undertaken in collaboration with Bradford Council at a cost of £4,000 to Baildon Town Council.
In addition to a service and wreath laying at the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday at 1.15pm there are other special events as Baildon remembers.
Local historian, Dr Kathryn Hughes will help us mark the 100-year anniversary of the ending of World War One with pictorial presentation, displays of memorabilia and photos by Tish and Mike Lawson. Peace at last - Return to life as normal is on Sunday, November 11, from noon to 2pm. Tickets £5 from Wesleys - Baildon Methodist Church. All welcome.
Peace at last and duty done is a talk by Mike Lawson to the Baildon Local History Society, in Baildon Library on Monday, November 19, at 7.30pm.
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