Gheluvelt Park - plaque on main gate, Barbourne Road, Worcester

One of the two plaques on the main gate, or memorial archway. This one is on the right-hand side. It reads:- "City of Worcester Homes for Disabled Sailors and Soldiers. These homes were erected from contributions from the City and County of Worcester. The scheme being originated by Ald. Arthur Carlton, O.B.E. The Foundation Stone was laid by Field Marshal Sir William R. Robertson, G.C.B. K.C.V.O. D.S.O. on 16th Jan. 1919 and the homes opened by General Lord Rawlinson G.C.E. G.C.V.O. K.C.M.G. on 13th July 1920. Arthur Carlton Mayor Chairman. J. Livingstone Wood, Lt. Col. O.B.E. V.D. Hon. Sec." The homes referred to are the bungalows built within and near the northeastern boundary of the park. These still exist today. SO8456 : Gheluvelt Park - main gate, Barbourne Road, Worcester.

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