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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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© Martin Peake |
The Image above is
© Martin Peake |
| 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 |
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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.
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