Celebrations for Great War peace

On July 19, 1919, the nation held a Peace Celebration to commemorate the official end of the Great War with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Toby Dennis of Rowston, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. EMN-190717-170754001Toby Dennis of Rowston, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. EMN-190717-170754001
Toby Dennis of Rowston, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. EMN-190717-170754001

Now, 100 years later, Great War historian Mike Credland and Sherry Forbes are holding a Peace Celebration to commemorate this centenary, at the Manor House Stables, Timberland Road, Martin, from 4-9pm, when all will be welcome

It will be officially opened at 4.30pm by Toby Dennis, Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire.

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There will then be music by Cleopatra Ridgeway followed by refreshments of tea and cake from 5.30-7.30pm.

There will be more music by Bold as Brass Quintet, the ringing of Holy Trinity Church bells at 7pm, then a bonfire will be lit at 8.30pm followed by the National Anthem.

There will be Great War memorabilia on show, vintage vehicles and special edition engraved Peace glasses for sale.

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