1919 - Peace Day
18th July 1919, glorious sunny day.
The Liberal Club had also been decorated and over the door was picked out in national coloured flowers “ Welcome to Our Boys”. A large archway had been erected to span the road from the Liberal Club to the offices of Mr Wright Solicitors.
A large archway had been erected to span the road from the Liberal Club to the offices of Mr Wright Solicitors. The front of the arch facing towards the King George being decorated with large photographs of Sir Douglas Haigh and Admiral Beatty with a crown above and motto’s saying “ Welcome to Our Brave Boys” and “Victory and Peace”, on the opposite side facing up Burnley Road were photographs of the King and Queen.
Article from Bacup Times - http://www.bacuptimes.co.uk/1919.htm