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BW192/3/2/2/12/1/377
Funeral of boat people at Marsworth on the Grand Junction Canal
Description
Black and white photograph showing a Grand Junction Canal Company narrowboat ("No 1") decorated with wreaths, there are people stood on both sides of the canal. There is a public house in the background with "Rodwells Fine Tring Ales" advertised on it. [The funeral was for a mother and daughter Rebecca and Ada Seabrook who drowned in the canal].
Date
1920
Reference code
BW192/3/2/2/12/1/377
Extent & medium
1 photograph
