Coney Weston War Memorial
Introduction
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Coney Weston War Memorial
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 23 Aug 2020
Coney Weston War Memorial bears the names of seven men lost in the Great War, a memorial plaque in the church also bears the names. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4466582 Behind the memorial is the Village Hall, the history of which is outlined below and taken directly from Coney Weston village website "Just after the First World War the ex-wartime ‘hut’, along with the land on which it stands, was given to the village by William Needham Champion of Coney Weston House. It was known locally as the Red Triangle Hut. The triangle, displayed at the front of the hall, was removed some years ago. During the Second World War the land adjacent to the hall was used by 3000 American airmen, housed in 20 billets. During this time the hall was used as a cinema. The Hall is original, except for the windows...."
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Image Location
Latitude
52.36493
Longitude
0.87598