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Cardiff schoolchildren helped creditability to ensure the outstanding success of the City
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Cardiff schoolchildren helped creditability to ensure the outstanding success of the City
Cardiff schoolchildren helped creditability to ensure the outstanding success of the City Warship Week.
Here are some of them handing over gifts to the Lord Mayor (Alderman James Hellyer).
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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Western Mail Archive
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Media ID 21907879
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1940s during the Second World War. The image captures a heartwarming moment in Cardiff's history, where schoolchildren played an instrumental role in ensuring the outstanding success of City Warship Week. The photograph showcases a group of enthusiastic children eagerly presenting gifts to the esteemed Lord Mayor, Alderman James Hellyer, at the town hall. These young heroes were part of British National savings campaigns that aimed to adopt a Royal Navy warship through community efforts. Their dedication and commitment to fundraising for this noble cause is evident as they stand proudly before their mayor. Their contribution not only demonstrated their unwavering support for their country but also highlighted their civic responsibility at such tender ages. Warship Weeks were significant events during those tumultuous times when every effort counted towards winning the war. This poignant image serves as a reminder of how even children played an integral role in supporting national defense and fostering unity within communities across Britain. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it evokes feelings of admiration for these brave youngsters who selflessly gave their all for a greater cause. It stands as a testament to the resilience and determination that characterized wartime Britain – qualities that continue to inspire us today.
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