BATTLE OF BRITAIN ROLL OF HONOUR
(Special Corresponcjent.j
Received Thursday, 7.0 p.m. LONDON, June 26. The Queen wgrm'ly congratulated the artists responsible for the roli of honour of the Battle of Britaiig a 'book weighing 401bs., when tjiey took it to Buckingham Palgce. They were Miss Daisy^ Alcock who - is the illumjnator and Mr. W. F, Matthews, scribal teaelier and bookbinder for the London County Council. The book has been presented to the nation by Captain JRruce Ingram. When the Eing and Queep attend Westminister Abbey for the inauguratiqn ceremony pf the Battle of Britain memorial on July 10, the book will rest pn its Jectqrn at the entrance to the newfy cons.ecrote4 .R.A-F. ehapel.
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Chronicle (Levin), 27 June 1947, Page 5
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