Reference numberLH002652DescriptionIn 1946 the Blessing of the Fleet committee obtained a photo of an Italian Madonna and commissioned the building of a statue by Les Summers at a cost of 3000 pounds. A ladies committee was formed in 1948 to make articles for the Madonna and to decorate the church. The Madonna was carried in the first parade in 1948.Date1948Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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