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Soldiers Free Buffet, Preston Railway Station, Preston
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Soldiers Free Buffet, Preston Railway Station, Preston
Soldiers Free Buffet, Preston Railway Station, Preston
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30118900030119
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Soldiers Free Buffet, Preston Railway Station, Preston
Soldiers Free Buffet, Preston Railway Station, Preston
Place
Preston
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Mrs Blackhurst, Mrs Bell, Mrs Woodcock, Mrs Cartmell (The Mayoress), Mrs Foster, Mrs Threlfall, Mrs Todd, Mrs Eastwood
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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.
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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1915
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The World Wars
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