Soldiers Free Buffet, Preston Railway Station, Preston

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219517

Reference identifier

30118900030119

Title

Soldiers Free Buffet, Preston Railway Station, Preston

Place

Preston

Personal names

Mrs Blackhurst, Mrs Bell, Mrs Woodcock, Mrs Cartmell (The Mayoress), Mrs Foster, Mrs Threlfall, Mrs Todd, Mrs Eastwood

General notes

The Preston Railway Station Sailors and Soldiers Free Buffet was opened in 1915 to meet the needs of men who had made long journeys or who were stranded at night without food or shelter. 300-400 women helped run a 24 hour service to provide food, drink and a bench to sleep on . Money was donated by the public and raised through charitable events.

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Year of image

1915

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Subjects

HISTORY > The World Wars

HISTORY > Twentieth Century onwards

Place Names > Preston

TRANSPORT > Railways

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