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NEWS FROM THE GATEACRE SOCIETY (July 2005):
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Our next meeting:
THE HISTORY OF CUSTOMS & EXCISE
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A talk with slides by
Ron Davies on Tuesday 19th July
at 8 pm
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in Gateacre Chapel Hall, Sandfield Road, Liverpool
L25
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Ron Davies is a retired schoolmaster who now promotes the Customs & Excise Museum - situated at the Albert Dock - on behalf of the Friends of the National Museums Liverpool. His talk will cover the story of Customs from the earliest times to the present day, from traditional 'smugglers' to current issues such as drugs and endangered species.
ALL WELCOME - Gateacre Society members free of charge - VISITORS 50p
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OTHER DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 19th July is also Gateacre in Bloom Judgement Day 2005. Please support the Friends of Gateacre by keeping the village tidy - and your hanging baskets watered!
Sunday 21st August is the new date for the Home Front Recall day - organised by the Friends of Gateacre to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War 2 - postponed from 10th July. Look out for local publicity!
Saturday 10th September is Heritage Open Day in Gateacre, with St Stephen's Church open to visitors 11am-4pm, the Chapel open 1pm-4pm and guided historical walks starting from the Chapel at 11am & 2 pm, and from St Stephen's
at 12.30 & 3.30 pm.
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MORE DETAILS of the
Civic Trust's national
Heritage Open Days programme
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Page created 17 July 2005 by MRC, last updated 15 August 2005
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