Buckley Common bonfire to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary"

Common, Buckley

6 May 1935

This bonfire was built on the Common to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. John Hughes, Belmont, we called "Grandad Buckley". Wearing the light suit is his son, Bill Harrison, my uncle, who married Maggie. Wearing the trilby is Bill's eldest brother, Glyn.

The Town Band led the community singing at the end of the day on the Common. A beacon was lit at 10.30 pm by the Chairman of the Buckley Urban District Council on top of the disused Mountain Colliery. This was followed by fireworks.

Author: Foulkes, Mervyn

Buckley Common bonfire to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary"

Common, Buckley

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