Item 03: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 1917-February 1919 - Page 55

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dim coloured waters of the Thames past the Tower a Billingsgate Fish Markets on to St. Pauls Church where a service was being held at 4 o'clock. All around the walls were the flags of different regiments The choristers were there and sang.

Outside the entrance to the Cathedral were flocks of pigeons who were accustomed to being fed liberally by the people. Owing however, to the shortage of food this kindly action was stopped.

Amen Corner, Paternoster Row were noticed from the top of the bus as we rode through. I was told the pigeons were protected by Acts of Parliament

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