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Chancel Repair Liability - William George Manley

Vanessa Collingridge explores the past and present of the chancel repair liability clause.

Chancel Repair Liability
A listener in Crewkerne, Somerset, was shocked to discover that she may well be liable for repairs to the chancel of the local church because of the location of her 1950’s bungalow. She asked Making History to explain why. What is chancel repair liability?

William George Manley
The man who won the Victoria and Iron Cross.
David Harrison in West Norfolk wanted to know whether it is true that William Manley won both these iconic medals. Making History consulted the curator of the Ashcroft Victoria Cross Collection, Michael Naxton.

30 minutes

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Tue 4 Dec 2007 15:00
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