Flying the flag for St George
Date published: 23 April 2012
The Mayor, Councillor Alan Godson, and Mayoress, Gillian Brown, with the flag of St George outside Rochdale Town Hall
The flag of St George was raised at Rochdale Town Hall to mark England’s national day.
Watched by onlookers the Mayor, Councillor Alan Godson, proudly raised the flag against the backdrop of the magnificent building.
The Mayor said: “It is wonderful to see the flag of St George flying outside our beautiful Town Hall.
“Residents across the borough have a deep sense of pride in their country and I’m delighted that we have marked our Patron Saint’s Day in this manner.”
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