CHARLBURY MUSEUM ARMISTICE DAY NEWS 11 NOVEMBER 1918
The news of the signing of the Armistice was received in Charlbury about 11.30 that morning, being telephoned from London by Mr A F Whinney to Mrs Whinney, who very soon let the glad tidings be known. Flags and decorations began to make their appearance from the houses and business premises, a flag was also hoisted on the church tower, the bells were rung, and the children were given a holiday from school. The general feeling was one of thankfulness rather than of merry-making, and this spirit was reflected in the large attendance at the thanksgiving service held in the Parish Church in the evening.
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