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Saddleworth Church Commonwealth War Graves Commission talk
September 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join Ray Withnall for an illustrated talk about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
This illustrated talk is part of the Saddleworth Church Heritage Open Days running during Oldham Histories Festival.
Commissioned War Graves are found in many churchyards and cemeteries around the country. The Commission cares for memorials and so much more at 23,000 locations in over 150 countries and territories. In Uppermill, the Commission looks after 14 Commissioned War Graves at Saddleworth Church.
During this informative evening, Ray will discuss the work of the commission, such as its archiving, architecture and conservation work that it does.
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