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Fulham Floods of 1928 and the heroism of Madge Franckeiss

Posted on January 3, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

This beautifully decorated award was recently donated to the  Hammersmith & Fulham archives and local studies. It commemorates the heroism of Madge Franckeiss in rescuing two residents of Hurlingham Court in the disastrous floods of 7 January 1928, almost exactly … Continue reading →

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