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I WAS fortunate to be in Wells at the same time as the funeral of war veteran Harry Patch took place. People began to line the streets on the outskirts of the city well in advance of the cortege passing by, waiting patiently with obvious pride that the great man was one of their own.
Wells is an extraordinary place; everyone seems surprisingly happy, relaxed and friendly. It is like a little world that time has forgotten.See the full content of this document
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Veteran's Funeral a Day to Remember
Perhaps it is no coincidence that it was once the area in which King Alfred the Great resided and pitted his wits against the...
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