Historical information
Wednesday 26 December 1906: Mrs Audrey Bowen received over 70 sailors on her property.
According to the article published in The Standard (5 January 1907): "On Boxing Day a most enjoyable time was spent at "Findon," by the kindness of Mrs. Aubrey Bowen and the trustees. During the afternoon Mrs Bowen drove on to the ground and was received with hearty cheers by over 70 sailors. A game of football and races filled up the time only too rapidly, and the party returned to the tea a the Institute."
Another outing at Findon was organised for Boxing Day in 1907, this time 125 men took part to the party.
Physical description
Group of seamen standing and sitting in front of house.
Subjects
References
- Victoria Mission's to Seamen Description of outings organised by the Mission during Christmas time in December 1906.
