Plaque

End of WW2 - 60th Anniversary

Erection date: 2005

Inscription

{Beneath the Borough of Redbridge crest:}
This plaque was presented by Councillor Arthur Leggatt and Mrs Rita Leggatt in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the ending of the Second World War 1945 - 2005.
"When you go home, tell them of us and say for their tomorrow, we gave our today".
In unity progress.

'In unity progress' is the motto of Redbidge Council.

Site: Redbridge Town Hall (2 memorials)

IG1, High Road Ilford, 128 - 142

The two plaques can be seen in our photo, on the left of the portico.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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London Borough of Redbridge

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John Maxwell Edmonds

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Rita Leggatt

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