The names of 197 local men who lost their lives in World War I are inscribed on the bells of the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow.They are our local heroes
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The Restoration of the Memorial Bells
Photos of all the names on all the bells before restoration were taken by Tim Bateman and Matthew Crisp. The best photos during restoration were taken by Matthew Crisp who also led photography workshops for young people. Sketches are from an illustration workshop led by Tom Kidd.