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11th October 2011, 08:32 AM
#51
Nice one Chris, and all, Loud Applause. But how can this be prevented in the future. From what I have read on this matter, I must doubt the sincerity of Trinity House, as it would appear they have led Tower Hamlets Council, and Moving Venue, into believing they had there suport.
George in Southampton
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11th October 2011, 08:38 AM
#52
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11th October 2011, 09:26 AM
#53
Hi All.
I have sent an email to the Mayor and the licensing authorities.
I am appalled that anyone could give aproval for partying to be allowed at the Tower Hill Memorial to Merchant Seamen. The merchant Navy lost more men than any other service during the second world war and have no known graves. These men under great stress served among other seas on the Atlantic and Russian convoys, and this shows no respect to their memories.
Des Taff Jenkins Former Able Seaman.
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11th October 2011, 09:50 AM
#54
Looks like they have backed down.
Statement on Trinity Gardens
Regards
Hugh
"If Blood was the price
We had to pay for our freedom
Then the Merchant Ship Sailors
Paid it in full”
www.sscityofcairo.co.uk
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11th October 2011, 09:59 AM
#55
This article will make your blood boil.
First of all thank you Ian for bringing this disgracefull act to our attention.
What a disgrace to all those poor souls who lost their lives, however it seems that the problem has been resolved, thank God, but I will still send off e-mails to let them all know of my disgust.
From a proud ex British seaman.
John Aspin (R684353) Ormesby Middlesbrough
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11th October 2011, 10:04 AM
#56
Well done everybody, very well done indeed. We are still a force to be reckoned with.
Chris.
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11th October 2011, 10:12 AM
#57
Make your blood boil

Originally Posted by
Hugh
I have sent an email to the Mayor thanking him for his action in stopping these events, it seemed appropriate as we were quick enough to condemn the Council in allowing them and we seamen have a reputation to uphold of being fair minded people.
So I hope no one is upset, as we may need his support in the future, because this may not be the last time some organisation trys this misguided venue fiasco
Ivan
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11th October 2011, 10:27 AM
#58
Relief !
Having only this evening, acceesing the Posts regarding the the proposed desecration of our Merchant Navy's Memorial Site. Was increasingly angered as the letters revealed, the lack of Common Sense that the local Council should have even considered it in the first place.As for Trinity House ,it appears that "thier Light has gone out"
I thank you all, the Contributors who's perseverance made these People realise how wrong they were.but it's another wake -up call to alert us to what is and can happpen, to to the accepted British ,way of life.Was I glad when coming to the Post advising to Click Here ,and reading the Evening Standard's ,report.Thank You !One and All,Shipmates.
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11th October 2011, 11:03 AM
#59
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11th October 2011, 12:04 PM
#60
Well Done All
it looks like it has been withdrew from what i have read, When it comes to our own we will never forget. And lets remember it wasnt only Britain and our allies that lost decent men at the hands of mostely German u-boats. There was almost every colour and creed known to man went down on them ships may they all R.I.P. We are one voice and we have the right to be heared as for the *ankers ball we as ex and serving Merchant Seaman would sell more tickets for a ball than they ever would why because we have bigger {BALLS} Regards lads well done Terry.
{terry scouse}
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