Stimpson's Piece 23 June 1950

Title

Stimpson's Piece 23 June 1950
Shopping Week Queen June 1950
Reepham Shopping'Week' was also known as Reepham Shopping Days

Date

1950

Description

Photocopy of a sheet of newpaper cuttings referring to Reepham people and events in June 1950. There are also references to plans for Festival Week in 1951.
Top Photograph: In the presence of nearly four hundred people 'Stimpson's Piece', Reepham's new playing field, was officially dedicated and opened on 23 June 1950.
People in the front row: The Hon Roger Coke, Mr. Edward Stimpson, Mr. G. Faircloth and Brig. F. Medicott, MP. Behind them include Mr, Kendall Chapman, Mr. Dack and the Rev J.H. McCubbin
Bottom Photograph :
The Shopping Week 'Queen', Miss Daphne Barrow and her escorts Miss Joy Jones and Miss Jean Tubby, with the Chair of the Committee Mr. S. Curtis.