Peace Day

Although hostilites ended in 1918 and November 11th is each year marked by the Festival of Remembrance, the First World War did not officially come to an end until the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28th June 1919. The event was celebrated on 19th July when Peace Day saw processions throughout Britain. In Whaley Bridge, a float is photographed outside Mevril Bleach Works at Horwich End. 
photograph courtesy of Tony Beswick