Lynmouth Flood and George C. Hayter-Hames black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: North Devon & West Somerset Flood Memorial Hall This hall was declared open by Sir George C. Hayter-Hames, C.B.E. on the 12th day of July 1958 Chairman of the North Devon & West Somerset Relief Fund Committee In commemoration of the flood of the 15th August 1952

Sir George C. Hayter-Hames CBE was a prominent British civil servant and administrator who played a crucial role in organizing relief efforts following the devastating Lynmouth Flood of 1952, leading to his chairmanship of the North Devon & West Somerset Relief Fund Committee.