Ever wondered why there is an eagle made from stone on the wall of the pharmacy on Hoton Road?

It was created in 1983 to commemorate the deaths of nearly all the crew of a Wellington bomber which crashed after barely missing the village.

Ralph Emmerson is related to one of those who died and has written an article about the crash and plaque, which can be viewed on the Wolds Historical Organisation website at https://www.hoap.co.uk/who/eagle_memorial.htm.  He has also organised funding for a plaque which gives the names of the airmen.

The new WW2 Memorial plaque next to the Eagle Mural  will be unveiled during a Service of Dedication, on Thursday 20th March 2024 at 2pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Continue reading →