Person    | Male  Born 9/8/1878  Died 1953

Albert Charles Starr

Mayor of Bermondsey 1929-1930 and then for a period of 3 terms during WW2: 1941-44.

Our photo shows a group of officials from the United States during their tour of the Civil Defence Services at Bermondsey, inspecting members of a decontamination squad. Starr is the one with the jewellery. The photo is dated 2 August 1941.

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Albert Charles Starr

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Ada Salter Garden - lost plaque

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