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The Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch Messenger – Saturday 2
November 1918

Other Local Casualties
Wounded and Missing
Hartless G. (30176) – Gloucesters from Redditch
Prisoner of War
Hill W. (307321) – Sherwood Foresters from Redditch

Birmingham Daily Post – Wednesday 3th November 1918

Celebrations in Midland Towns – The news at Redditch was announced by the
blowing of the sirens at the electric light works and the factories. No arrangements had
been made for a general holiday but before the steam bulls had ceased blowing the schools
were emptied and the thousands of employees at the factories had ceased work and
thronged the central parks of the town. Within a few minutes of the receipt of the good
news the bells of the parish church of St Stephen’s were ringing joyous peals, flags and
bunting appeared as if by magic, and the principal streets of the town were given a gala
appearance. Shortly before 2 p.m. a procession was formed at the Council House, headed by
the town band, and marched to the Church Green. A short service of thanksgiving was held.
The celebration concluded with a gigantic bonfire at night.

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