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| B.D.Patel and D.Patel view the progress of the restoration work. | Mark Connell inspects work on the Town Hall Clock |
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| The Image below is © Eileen Ward-Birch 2006 | The Image below is © Eileen Ward-Birch 2006 |
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| Rev. Chris Thorpe Presents competition winners with their prize | Bilston Town Hall with a working clock |
On
Saturday afternoon November 18th 2006, at 3
p.m., Bilston Town Hall clock was
turned back on after years of neglect. A small ceremony was
enacted as
three young girls who had won an art competition based around Bilston
Town Hall sounded a hooter to indicate to workmen that the clock was to
be activated. The girls were given a tour of the clock tower
in
addition to small prizes.
The
Event was attended by Rev Chris Thorpe, members of
Heart of Bilston, Councillors for Bilston wards and the MP for
Wolverhampton South East, Pat McFadden, plus several members of public.
Unfortunately
the good weather that had been with us
for most of the day turned to a heavy rain shower immediately after the
ceremony, forcing a hasty retreat to various shelters.
Later in
the afternoon, at 5 p.m. the Bilston Town
Centre lights were switched on by Go West, who were to appear
later at the
Robin 2 club. This ceremony was preceded by
a dance display
and followed by carol singing led by Villiers Primary School pupils.
Town Hall pages 2 3 4
Town Hall pages 2 3 4
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