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William T Chapman

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William T Chapman, 1871-1950. Headmaster of Pershore Boys' school and chairman of Holy Cross Parish Council. He presented to the town in November 1938 the river meadows, now known as King George V playing fields. "I give this land for the Pershore men and boys to fish and play and for the women to sit and watch" (extract from the deed of gift).

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