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Guests at the inaugural lunch of Cardiff Warship Week. Seated left to right
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Guests at the inaugural lunch of Cardiff Warship Week. Seated left to right
Guests at the inaugural lunch of Cardiff Warship Week. Seated left to right: Sir Willie Reardon-Smith, Bt. Ivor Miles Windsor-Clive, 2nd Earl of Plymouth, the Lord Mayor (Alderman James Hellyer) Admiral Sir Gerald Dickens. Standing: Admiral Tomlinson, Mr. E. W. Barker, Councillor Fred Jones, the Chief Constable (Mr. James A. Wilson), Mr. Jack Jones, Mr. Evan Hughes, Mr. Kenvyn Rees, Sir Gerald Bruce, Councillor G. Ferguson.
Warship Weeks were British National savings campaigns during the Second World War, with the aim of a Royal Navy warship being adopted by a civil community.
Circa 21st January 1942
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Captured in this photograph is a moment frozen in time - the inaugural lunch of Cardiff Warship Week, held during the tumultuous years of World War II. Seated with utmost dignity from left to right are esteemed guests: Sir Willie Reardon-Smith, Bt. , Ivor Miles Windsor-Clive, 2nd Earl of Plymouth, the Lord Mayor Alderman James Hellyer, and Admiral Sir Gerald Dickens. Standing tall behind them are Admiral Tomlinson, Mr. E. W. Barker, Councillor Fred Jones, Chief Constable Mr. James A. Wilson, Mr. Jack Jones, Mr. Evan Hughes, Mr. Kenvyn Rees, Sir Gerald Bruce and Councillor G. Ferguson. This gathering marked an important event in British history - a warship adoption campaign aimed at rallying civil communities to support the Royal Navy through national savings schemes during these trying times of conflict and sacrifice. The year was 1942 when this snapshot was taken; Britain's fortitude remained unyielding as it faced the challenges brought forth by World War II on its shores. The image exudes a sense of pride and determination as these distinguished individuals came together to contribute their efforts towards fundraising for war bonds. In this poignant scene captured by Memory Lane Prints' lens lies not just a group portrait but also a testament to unity amidst adversity – where civic leaders mingled with aristocracy under one roof at Cardiff's Town Hall.
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