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New exhibition, Chorley 100, has opened in the Coach House, Astley Park

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Visitors to Chorley’s very own Astley Park can now see a brand new exhibition which commemorates 100 years since the end of the First World War.

In the Coach House in Astley Park, the Chorley 100 exhibition reflects on the sacrifices of local war heroes and has a number of WW1 artefacts on display, plus an interactive experience.

The exhibition, which is provided by local historians, Stuart Clewlow and Steve Williams of the Chorley Pals Memorial, and supported by Chorley Council, opened on Saturday 28 April and is open until Sunday 23 December.

Rebecca Huddleston, Director of Policy and Governance at Chorley Council said: “The exhibition in the Coach House is a great asset to Chorley and it offers people the chance to learn more about the First World War and the connections it has to Chorley.

“Chorley 100 has a range of interesting artefacts on show which visitors can learn about through the informative displays on offer.

“The exhibition also has a unique interactive experience which looks at life as a WW1 soldier. I’d highly recommend that anyone visiting Astley Park makes a visit to the exhibition before it’s too late.”

The Coach House has been home to the Chorley Remembers Experience since 2013 and now the focus of the exhibition has changed to the WW1 conflict to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.

The Chorley 100 exhibition is the last in the series and will be open until Sunday 23 December 2018.

Steve Williams, of Chorley Pals Memorial said: “We are proud to have worked on the exhibition which we believe is the best yet. We see it as a fitting tribute to Chorley’s involvement in the First World War and a suitable finale for the Chorley Pals Memorial who have worked with the Council and Astley Hall staff on similar exhibitions since 2012”

Stuart Clewlow, of Chorley Pals Memorial said: “On the basis that Astley Hall and Park was gifted to the people of Chorley Borough as a War Memorial in 1924, how poignant that we can now boast of having an exhibition such as Chorley 100.”

The exhibition is open 12pm-4pm on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays and Monday-Wednesday in the school holidays.

To find out more about this exhibition plus other events happening in the Chorley area visit checkoutchorley.com or chorley.gov.uk/whatson.

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