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Kent: Designer of CND peace sign honoured with Hythe blue plaque
Kent: Designer of CND peace sign honoured with Hythe blue plaque

BBC News

time08-03-2025

  • General
  • BBC News

Kent: Designer of CND peace sign honoured with Hythe blue plaque

The man behind the famous peace symbol used by anti-nuclear weapons campaigners has been honoured in the Kent town where he Holtom designed the symbol synonymous with the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) which swept across the world in the second half of the 20th Century against the looming shadow of the Cold Holtom has been honoured with a blue plaque on the wall of Hillside Street in Hythe where he lived for over 20 years, from 1962 until his death in said Mr Holtom's legacy is "part of Hythe's rich history" and that celebrating his work was appropriate "with the situation in the world as it is". Sally Chesters, one of the project leaders, said: "Amongst all of the famous people who have lived in Hythe he might be the most special."With the situation in the world as it is its particularly appropriate now and perhaps people are thinking more about it."Paul Naylor, chair of the Hythe Civic Society, added: "We felt publicising what he achieved would be an important part of Hythe's history."Designed for the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in 1958, the symbol is said to represent a stick person holding out their arms in lines also represents the semaphore symbols for the letters N and D, for nuclear Holtom's daughter, Rebecca, said: "Growing up knowing that my father made a design as an activist seemed very normal for me."It was only in young adolescence in the 1970s that I started understand the complete importance and strength of his work."I really hope my father will be remembered for his strong, clear and undaunted activism."The blue plaque was unveiled at a ceremony in Hillside Street in Hythe on Friday, 28 February.

Old pumper fire truck on auction block
Old pumper fire truck on auction block

Yahoo

time07-03-2025

  • Automotive
  • Yahoo

Old pumper fire truck on auction block

BESSEMER, Pa. (WKBN) – Bessemer is selling an old fire truck, one that carries plenty of history since 1981. It's a Chevrolet 1-ton mini pumper fire truck with a Pierce Bed. There are more specifics for the gearheads, but one thing really stands out. 'The mileage is pretty low for a 1981. I think there's 10,000 miles on it, which doesn't paint the whole picture, but it's pretty low miles for that old of a vehicle,' said Greg Berry, founder of Municibid, the agency handling the auction for the mini pumper. Municibid gives exposure for auctions like this and it costs the borough nothing. The buyer pays a 9% premium to the website after winning. The truck was made for the North Canton Fire Department. It also served with Mahoning Township, before becoming Rescue 404 for Bessemer in 2022. 'Motor vehicle accidents, rescue, stuff like that as well as cross truck so it can be pumped and driven at the same time,' said Bessemer Assistant Fire Chief Griffin Holtom. The truck has served during many emergencies and was out on the night of the East Palestine train derailment. The truck comes with red lights — it runs and is driveable. 'I'm kind of sorry to see it go because there's a special place in my heart for Chevy square bodies, and especially '81. It's got the 454 in it so it's got a special place in my heart,' Holtom said. The Bessemer Volunteer Fire Department has outgrown the vehicle. It could become a parade vehicle, or be desired for someone in an industrial environment. That's up to the buyer. The auction ends at 6 p.m. Tuesday. 'I love to see the final action in the final minutes when the heat is on,' Berry said. 'I've been kind of checking it two, three times a day to if there is any interest in it, if there isn't, and where it will be going in the future,' Holtom said. The truck has one key for the door and one for the ignition. The bid is over $9,000 already. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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