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Pictures of the Polish camp in Melton

Polishchapel1

The first chapel in Melton Mowbray was housed in an original Nissen hut type building. The statue of Our Lady was consecrated in 1953.

Polishchapel2

Interior of the original chapel. Photograph taken circa 1950s.

Polishchurch1

The new Polish church was consecrated in 1963 on a site specifically purchased for that purpose on Sandy Lane. Construction of the Polish club begins next to the new church.

Polishchurch2

The original statue of Our Lady in its new location outside the Polish church with the Polish club in the background.

Last Updated Wed, 12 Apr, 2006.