Hiroshima road sign found at valuation day (UK)
SOURCE: http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk (1-2-08)
THE twisted and melted remains of a road sign from the Japanese city of Hiroshima, picked up by a sailor in the aftermath of the dropping of the atom bomb, has been uncovered at an auctioneers' day.
The road sign was seen during a valuation tour in Fairford by antiques experts Moore Allen & Innocent.
The event, which ran for an hour longer than scheduled, raised £380 for Fairford and Lechlade Carers Support Group.
The road sign was seen during a valuation tour in Fairford by antiques experts Moore Allen & Innocent.
The event, which ran for an hour longer than scheduled, raised £380 for Fairford and Lechlade Carers Support Group.
Source:
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
Source URL:
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/swindonnewsheadlines/display.var.1934917.0.county_news_hiroshima_road_sign_found_at_valuation_day.php
Date:
1-2-08
