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Chapel Street Altrincham blue plaque

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Chapel Street Altrincham blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Chapel Street Altrincham. From just 60 houses 161 men volunteered in the Great War 1914-18. 29 were killed. Recognised and praised by King George V. Recorded plaque organisation: Trafford Council.
Chapel Street Altrincham is remembered for the significant proportion of its residents who volunteered for World War I, with 161 men from just 60 houses serving and 29 making the ultimate sacrifice, an act of bravery recognized by King George V.

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