50 years on - Severn Bridge Disaster (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 07:10 (4950 days ago) @ wyerunner

To mark the 50th anniversary of the disaster two memorial stones have been unveiled on the banks of the Severn.

One is situated at Lydney Docks and a second is located at Purton.

Relatives and friends of the crew who lost their lives were there at the unveiling.

The plaques and their dedication ceremonies were organised by Paul Barnett, chairman of Friends of Purton.

There is also a special exhibition about the disaster currently showing at the Dean Heritage Museum until 16 January 2011.

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