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THE company which manufactured the Zeppelin which raided Loughborough during the First World War has donated £1,000 towards an appeal to commemorate the victims of the attack.
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In October, the Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum launched an appeal to raise £6,000 to fund a memorial to those who lost their lives.
A plaque is being produced by John Taylor & Co Bell Foundry inscribed with the names of all those killed and will be installed in the town on January 31, 2016.
Now, Zeppelin Systems UK Limited, which has a base in Annesley, Nottingham, and manufactured the Zeppelin which carried out the attack has donated £1,000 towards the appeal.
Mel Gould, of the Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum, said: “It’s wonderful that this company has decided to help with our appeal.
“It’s a great testament to everyone that we don’t let the decisions of our forefathers get in the way of today.
“We still have around £800 or £900 to raise so all donations to the appeal are welcome.”
To donate to the appeal, please send a cheque made payable to the Loughborough Carillon Museum c/o John Storer House, Ward’s End, Loughborough, LE11 3HA.
Alternatively, you can donate online by visiting:
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