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History | Talk

From Boer War to WW1 a local hero!

23 Jul 2025

10:00 - 12:00

Bradford Mechanics Institute Library

A talk by Ronnie Walsh on
Charles Burley Ward VC
His gallantry medal was presented by
Queen Victoria
during her last investiture at Windsor Castle
Soa here’s to thee, Charles Ward, VC._
She’s pinned it on thi’ breats-
Tha’s stood thi corner, fowt thi feight,
Tha’s fowt it- ay wi’ t’best
Then lift it, lads, wi a three times three,
A welcome hoam for Ward, V.C,
For hoam, sweet hoam – and rest

Ticket Information

General members cash on the day £2.00
General non members cash on the day £4.00

Venue Details

Bradford Mechanics Institute Library

76 Kirkgate
BD1 1SZ

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