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Local Heroes - Your streets were their streets Local Heroes - Your streets were their streets

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.