Private Davenport, ready to leave for the Frontline 1914. A Ruabon resident pictured on Bridge Street. Just visible is The Vaults and the Roundhouse.
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Private Davenport of Ruabon 1914
Biographies
OSCAR ALEXANDER HUGO FRANKE – THE VAULTS, RUABON
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Listed Buildings
The Round House, Ruabon
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1910s
Ifor Tunnah – Canadian Forestry Corps
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