Bubbenhall: A fitting legacy

from The Village Halls Podcast · host Johnny Thomson

Our guest Alan Roe tells a fascinating story about the village of Bubbenhall, where in the 1980s a former Japanese prisoner of war led an unlikely coup, took over leadership of a neglected village hall and built a brand new one for the community. With his tale of fortitude, sadness and lasting legacy, Alan provides an intriguing insight into British village life and history.

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