MENIN GATE

 Starting on 1st July 1928 for four months. Then nightly from
 11 November 1929, with only the exception of the four years of
 World War II

 The road under the gate closes at 8pm to all traffic and Buglers of
 the local Fire Brigade play the last post.

 We were given the honour of forming the honour guard. Flying
 our flags and laying a wreath during the ceremony.

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The Menin Gate	The Arch at the Menin Gate
A Panel of names	Close up of some names
More names on the Menin Gate	The crowd starts to gather
The crowd continues to grow	Gravesham start to gather for the parade
The wreath laying parties	Our wreath after the parade
A carving over an alley way

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