I AM writing this letter in an attempt to clear up a small historical mystery.
A bronze plate containing 16 names was discovered in the churchyard of St. Cross Church, Appleton, in July last year.
The plate commemorates sailors who were killed on HMS Norfolk during the Second World War.
HMS Norfolk was broken up at Newport, South Wales, in 1951 and I would love to know how the plate got from Wales to Warrington!
If anybody can cast some light on the subject, please write to me at: 18 Canahaye Close, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 1PG.
ERIC JEWELL
Hon. Secretary/Treasurer
Old Norfolks Association
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