Polish graves at St Mary Magdalene
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Polish graves at St Mary Magdalene
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 18 Jan 2018
Towards the end of the 1939-1945 War, two hospitals were established in Penley, for Polish servicemen and ex-servicemen. Many of these servicemen later settled in the area; and more than 120, and their families, are now buried in the churchyard.
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Image Location
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52.954689
Longitude
-2.875046