Tag: Homecoming Parade

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Kendal Rocked By Angels…

October 15, 1910 ·

Angel Corps at the War Memorial Angel Corps "Squadron 108" came to town with a bang on Saturday, reaching out to locals and lightening up a grey rainy day. Rank and file of the squadron's advance party took to the streets in a charm offensive which culminated in a late night parade starting at the War Memorial. The troupe were joined by several members of the Suffragette Movement campaigning for women's right to vote, and representatives from… Read more.

Reader’s Letter: What A Splendid Night

October 15, 1910 ·

My Dear Sir I am writing to express my sincere approval for the splendid display of the Angel Corps through Kendal this last weekend. It brings pride to the heart of every true Englishman to see such a fine body of women, in all of their Amazonian prime, ready to defend this great nation of ours. I was however rather concerned to hear that there were so-called clocks whispering sedition to passers-by. I do hope that our good constabulary will… Read more.

Kendal Prepares For The Weekend Parade

October 9, 1910 ·

Banners are up, shop windows festooned with posters, bunting criss-crosses the high street, and expectation level is at an all time high, as Kendal prepares for a Homecoming Parade that seems to have split the small town community down the middle. It is just a few days before Her Majesty's all-female airship squadron take ownership of the their new headquarters, by marching through the streets of Kendal. Angel Corps is coming to town, and they will be on a charm… Read more.

Reader’s Letter: Peace And Not Pieces

October 4, 1910 ·

I was one of locals at the town hall meeting hosted by two mysterious men from Her Majesty's Airship Force, and have lived in this quiet little town all my life. Violence isn't a big issue here, the only time I've seen trouble is when the local men have had a bit too much to drink, other than that this is a peaceful part of the country. During the meeting we were informed that the all-female force will be arriving in… Read more.