What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: To all those who worked so hard to safeguard the Southern Stratford Canal for future generations, culminating in the re-opening on 11th July 1964 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. "We were not experts therefore we did not what could be done" David Hutchings M.B.E. Project Manager Recorded plaque organisation: SONACS.
Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, also known as the Queen Mother, was the queen consort to King George VI and served as a symbol of continuity and resilience during World War II; her visit marked significant milestones for community-led heritage projects like the Southern Stratford Canal's restoration.
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