Margaret Lewis - Honiton Museum
Published:
12:00 AM January 31, 2021
Two commemorative plaques given to Honiton for its fundraising efforts during World War Two
- Credit: Honiton Museum
These two ivory coloured Bakelite plaques on display in the museum were presented to Honiton to commemorate the sterling efforts of the residents of the town in fundraising during World War Two.
Honiton exceeded the targets set in the British Savings Campaigns which encouraged thrift and brought the community together. There followed years of fundraising events in the town including dances, processions, concerts, community singing, cricket matches, balls, fancy dress parades and a Bomber’s Bazaar.