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Chronology
1965 | Norah Dane, a teacher, was elected chairman. She was the daughter of the first Mayor of Ilford, Alderman F.H. Dane. |
1967 | Fire destroyed Barking Central Library in Ripple Road. The Society had met there since World War II. Abbey Hall, Axe Street, provided a temporary meeting place. |
1970 | Norah Dane resigned as chairman. |
1971 | Madge Carter elected chairman. |
1974 October | Opening of new central library – Society began to meet in its lecture theatre. |