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Gayle · 15-11-2007, 19:17

Interesting views SamF but the majority of the grafitti on the monument is anti-war - both CND from the 70s and Bush stuff.

The monument is nothing to do with any war. It was originally erected in 1909 and unveiled on 29th September 1909 - so it will be the 100 years anniversary in just over two years time. It was erected because the land, which was formerly owned by the Peel family had been handed over to the people of Accrington as common land - the monument was to recognise that.

15-11-2007, 19:17	#34
Gayle God Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Relaxville Posts: 6,866 Blog Entries: 69 Liked: 13 times Rep Power: 2867	Re: The Coppice Interesting views SamF but the majority of the grafitti on the monument is anti-war - both CND from the 70s and Bush stuff. The monument is nothing to do with any war. It was originally erected in 1909 and unveiled on 29th September 1909 - so it will be the 100 years anniversary in just over two years time. It was erected because the land, which was formerly owned by the Peel family had been handed over to the people of Accrington as common land - the monument was to recognise that. __________________ The views expressed within this post are mine and mine alone.