2009.16
Title
Drumhead Memorial Service, 1919
Brief description
Postcard, sepia tint, of the Drumhead Memorial Service, held on the southern side of the bandstand in the Town Square on Sunday 12th October, 1919, to commemorate those lost in World War One. The photograph is by Clutterbuck. There is a platform built by the bandstand which has a Union Jack hanging from the front. On top of the platform are two drums draped in black, which give the name to the service. Standing on the platform are four men and two women. From accounts. the men are likely: Rev. Gerard K. Oliver, Rector of Letchworth; Rev. Montague Sawtman, Rector of Willian; Rev. J. H. Bailey, Vicar of Norton; Rev. J. Crowle-Smith, Pastor of the Wesleyian Church in Letchworth. The two women are probably Captain Macfarland and Mrs Ricksbowness of the Salvation Army. (identified using an account of the service on http://lgcs.amolad.net/warmemorials1.htm).
Object name
postcard
Production organisation
Clutterbuck
Production date
1919-1919
Content object
postcard
Content date
1919
Content event
world war one
Content place
Town Square
