2014 WW1 Exhibition at St Michael & All Angels Church
WW1 Church Exhibition 2014
On October 27th and 28th, St Michael & All Angels Church hosted a magnificent exhibition commemorating the start of WW1, one hundred years ago. The 35 names of the fallen from Lambourn and those from Woodlands St Mary’s and Lambourn Woodlands were remembered in this wonderful exhibition. Carol Silk began her research of these men in 2013, gathering vast information, family photos, medals and any relevant information which she could find; and with the invaluable help of Jean Cox, Amanda Silk and many others, gave Lambourn an unforgettable couple of days with the phenomenal amount of interesting memorabilia.
The visit was rounded off with a welcome tea or coffee and homemade cake and a chance to catch up with friends and visitors. A delightful weekend
Photographs provided by Mick Dowdeswell & Sandra Fletcher
Maureen Rolfe & Carol Silk
‘War Horse’ Painting by Mick Thornley
Costumes made by Jean Cox
I missed the exhibition and would have very much enjoyed having the opportunity to view the wonderful exhibits on display. I dont suppose any of the exhibit is still available to view in any of the local area or museum? I am a keen armature historian of local Berkshire military interest and am presently researching the life of Trooper Thomas Henry Pilcher who was a WW1 casualty. Enlisted Lambourn lived in Eastham? killed in Gallipoli 21/08/1915. Unfortunately no photo of him
Thank you and I wish you a Happy Easter
Wayne
Hello Wayne
Thank you for contacting the website and your interest in the exhibition. Sadly the exhibits all returned to owners but I can probably contact the lady who puts these wonderful displays on and ask if she has any information. I also have another contact who is also a Berkshire Military Historian whom I will contact. Regards Liz (Lambourn Website)