Filton's War Heroes

Season: 6 Episode: 37

Nestled in the quiet churchyard of St Peter’s in Filton, Bristol, stands a solemn granite memorial, its rough-hewn Latin cross reaching skywards as a tribute to local men who gave their lives in the First World War. Later additions commemorate those lost in the Second World War and subsequent conflicts, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices woven into the fabric of the community. Modest yet elegant, this Grade II listed memorial not only honours the fallen but bears witness to the enduring spirit of remembrance in Filton.

In today's show, we looked at just a few of the names carved in stone, reflecting the many roles people held in a world torn by war.

CAST

Edith Cavell - Rose Hales

Mr M. Pulliblank - Tony Allen

Murray Phelps - Steve Sheperd

THIS PODCAST

This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. 

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SOURCES

cwgc

Ancestry.co.uk

findmypast.co.uk

Forces War Records

Aircrewmen Remembered

International Bomber Command

Bristol Evening Post - Friday 25 March 1988

Western Daily Press - Wednesday 23 March 1988

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