The 11th November 2018 will be the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World war. The Great War saw many people lose their lives and many Cambrian Railways employees were involved in the battles. 53 paid the ultimate price and never returned to work on the railway. By the time of the Second World War the Cambrian Railways had been absorbed in the Grouping of 1922 and formed part of the Great Western Railway. Many Oswestry residents left to fight in the Second World War and never returned.
Saturday 18th August 2018 CHR held a remembrance event for the Cambrian employees and Oswestry residents who fought and died in both world wars. The open air service was held on the station platform at Oswestry in the presence of relatives and guests. Let us never forget what we owe to these people. Dave R took the following pictures during the day, many thanks.
During the day the first instalment of the grant from Oswestry Town Council was received by CHR Chairman Rob Williams, many thanks to the council for making this money available. Here Councillor Sandy Best hands over the cheque to Rob.
The platform housed a display of military vehicles and trains were operated down to the current railhead.
Many thanks to all who supported and attended this event.
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Until next time.
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