Visit to Hengelo, Holland by a delegation from Mitcham

Visit to Hengelo, Holland by a delegation from Mitcham

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Partial / Incomplete Date June 1946
Area Mitcham
Picture Reference Mit_​Org_​Events_​26-4
Original Format Photo
Notes / History Visit to Hengelo, Holland by a delegation of sportsmen and women from Mitcham, to promote links between the two towns through sport and friendship.

The leader of the delegation, Alderman A.H. Bailey responds to the Speech of Welcome by the Burgomaster,
Dr. J.A.H. Van der Dussin. After the reception, an Eve of Honour Concert was given at the Town Concert Hall. The programme included English songs, a film of the occupation and a display by local gymnasts.

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