A special event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bamber Bridge was held at Ye Olde Hob Inn today (Saturday) – at the junction of Church Road and Station Road – and which served as a reminder of the night in 1943 when violence flared between White US military police officers and Black servicemen on the st reets of the town. Many descended on the grass verge outside the pub to pay their respects and unite in their stand against racism.
Take a look at some of the pictures from the event.
1. Ye Old Hob Inn Battle of Bamber Bridge event
Taking a well earned rest! Photo: Emma Downey
2. Ye Old Hob Inn Battle of Bamber Bridge event
Some of those who attended Photo: Emma Downey
3. Ye Old Hob Inn Battle of Bamber Bridge event
The event was to mark the 80th anniversary Photo: Emma Downey
4. Ye Old Hob Inn Battle of Bamber Bridge event
Lilli De Carlo pictured with Adrian Warrell aka Punch and Judy man Photo: Emma Downey
5. Ye Old Hob Inn Battle of Bamber Bridge event
Joyce and Peter Cartner who is the secretary of the military vehicle club Photo: Emma Downey
