What is recorded here
This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: The Eccles Wakes Mural The original was commissioned by Mrs Edith Lloyd and was painted by Ed Bovey in 1980. This new mural was designed and painted in 2012. The project was funded by Forever Manchester, The Barton Fair Share Trust. It was commissioned by The Rotary Club of Eccles in its eightieth year. Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary Club of Eccles.
Eccles Wakes were annual fairs held in Eccles, England, serving as significant community events that combined religious observance with recreational activities, reflecting the cultural and social history of the area.
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