Correspondence and information relating to the 150th anniversary of the Society 1821-1971
- Reference No:
- C DSSF/1/3/5/2
- Dates:
- 30 Jun 1969-3 Jan 1972
- Description:
- This bundle includes details of the events to be held in 1971. Events included a performance of the 'Messiah' by the Hull Choral Union at the City Hall (9 Apr), an Official visit to the homes by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Hull and the Sheriff and Sheriff's Lady (20 Apr), a grand celebration carnival (31 May), visit by her Royal Highness The Princess Anne (25 Jun), a grand reunion of Old Scholars (10-11 Jul) and a service of thanksgiving in Holy Trinity Church led by the Archbishop of York (10 Oct). Included are menus and copies of some of the speeches given and correspondence relating to a special film that was made about the work of the Society with Brian Rix as the narrator. There was also a presentation of a plaque to the Lord Mayor, a floral display and several other money raising events. The celebrations involved many different branches of the Society, not just Hull
- Format:
- Archive Item
- Extent:
- 1 bundle
- Access Conditions:
- Access will be granted to any accredited reader
- Repository:
- Hull City Archives
- Collection:
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The Records of the Sailors' Children's Society
