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VE Day
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V.E. Day Zulu Street 1945
Photo: Keith
Photo: Keith
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Item #: 35788
Item #: 35788
Just to keep the V.E. theme going for a short while. A photo posted by “Bill”, in 2007, showing V.E. celebrations in Zulu Street. Enhanced, colourised and a few portraits.
Comment by: Veronica on 13th May 2025 at 12:49
It was only a small street just off Silver St. I think the ‘ PiggyBrew’ was near here.
Lovely photo and very well tinted.
Comment by: Pw on 14th May 2025 at 12:51
What a great name for a street.I wonder why it was called that?
Comment by: Veronica on 14th May 2025 at 15:11
The name of the street may have had something to do with the battle with the Zulu’s …..“The action was at Rorke's Drift, Wednesday 22- Thursday 23 January, 1879, when some 150 soldiers defended a supply station against some 4000 Zulus, aided by the Martini-Henry rifle 'with some guts behind it'.
Since the Victoria Cross was instigated by Queen Victoria in 1856, only 1358 have been awarded .”…..
Comment by: John on 20th May 2025 at 15:21
1Was there an Afghan Street in the St Patrick’s area ?
Comment by: Veronica on 21st May 2025 at 09:30
Yes there was an Afghan St. not quite sure whereabouts exactly but it was near this street in Hardybutts.
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