George VI green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: THE PLAYING FIELD. In 1900 Maurice Bromley-Wilson of Dallam Tower 'made over the Strands Meadow to the village for use as a playing field at a nominal rent'. To mark the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 Sir Maurice extended the lease for a nominal rent of £10 'stipulating only that the management should be in the hands of persons holding permanent office in the Parish'. In 1983 Brigadier Tryon-Wilson reduced the Parish Council's annual rent to £5. Traditionally the building to the west was the Customs House for the Port of Milnthorpe. Recorded plaque organisation: Parish of Milnthorpe.

King George VI of the United Kingdom reigned from 1936 until his death in 1952, leading Britain through World War II and bolstering morale with his radio broadcasts.