Award of the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Bedford to Alderman W E Sowter M.B.E....

Book containing photographs and papers.

Page:

1.Photograph of W E Sowter wearing medals and robes. Mar 1944

3.Certificate of the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Bedford presented to Alderman William Ernest Sowter in appreciation of his eminent public services. 31 Mar 1944

4-5.Notices of the special council meeting called to confer the Honorary Freedom to Alderman Sowter. Mar 1944

6.Photograph of W E Sowter holding the mace. 31 Mar 1944

7.Programme for the presentation by Mayor F A Rickard to Alderman Sowter at the Hall of Bedford Modern School. 31 Mar 1944

9.Copy of the Mayor's presentation speech. 31 Mar 1944

10.Photograph of W E Sowter and the Mayor F A Rickard. 31 Mar 1944

13.Photograph of W E Sowter making his acceptance speech. 31 Mar 1944

15.Copy of W E Sowters acceptance speech. 31 Mar 1944

16-18.Photographs of Mayor F A Rickard presenting the casket containing the Certificate of Freedom to Alderman W E Sowter. Two copies. 31 Mar 1944

20.Article reprinted from the Bedfordshire Times and Standard regarding the presentation of the Freedom of the Borough. 31 Mar 1944

22.Photograph of the Certificate of Freedom. 31 Mar 1944

24.Photograph of the casket containing the certificate. 31 Mar 1944

26-30.Cuttings. Mar- Apr 1944

32.Telegrams of congratulation to W E Sowter. Apr 1944

34-42.Letters of congratulation to W E Sowter from local businesses and dignitaries. Apr 1944

44-6.Obituaries and funeral notices for Mr W E Sowter Feb 1953

47-8.Letters from the Borough of Bedford Council expressing their deep regret at the death of W E Sowter. Feb 1953

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