Christmas Tree in the Market Place, 1961

A Wartime Donation from Norway that still continues today

By John Layton

The christmas tree shown here was given to the town by Norway, in recognition of the help that we gave them in WW2.  There has been a tree on the market place every christmas since.

Photo:Christmas Tree in the Market Place, 1961

Christmas Tree in the Market Place, 1961

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