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DINOSAUR DAY 2024

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What a happy dinosaur!
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You've made your own dinosaur!
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Waiting for little dinos to arrive in the craft room.
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The day wouldn't be complete without our freshly baked Dino Cakes.
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That's a colourful dinosaur!
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What is Paul doing? We can see your feet.
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Quite a lot of dinosaurs were dug out of the sand boxes.
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Mum's looking busy.

POLICE DAY
​July 2024

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The Magistrate is escorted to court by the Halberdiers and Constables..
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Police horses have been drafted in to help contain the Suffragettes.
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Suffragettes are getting ready to protest.
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The Suffragettes listening to a message received from Mrs Pankhurst.
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Inspired they march on the Police Station
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Police watching on expecting trouble.
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trouble starts . Police horses step in.
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Ring leader arrested.
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One suffragette gets caught.
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Police Station is stormed!
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Peace returns to Porthcawl.
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Some punishments were severe.
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Thanks to Roger and Margaret for joining us once again and bringing 'Moggy'
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Registered Charity No. 1176042
Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society
The Old Police Station
John Street, Porthcawl
​CF36 3DT
Tel: 01656 788853 / 773861
Email: [email protected]