Nancy Adkin’s (centre) with members of local council Pic: Safia Nawaz Private William Crossland was fatally shot during the battle of Bamber Bridge, upon
Cottam Parkway back on track after wrangle over landPrivate William Crossland was fatally shot during the battle of Bamber Bridge, upon hearing of her Great Uncle’s story Nancy Adkins flew over from America to get justice for him, 81 years on from the tragic event.
They created the opportunity for those who have significant knowledge of the battle to share their findings with Nancy and gave her the chance to learn more about the place that holds such importance to herself and her family. During her visit she met many people who have their own attachments to the battle.
Channel 4 approached Nancy and asked her to tell her great uncle’s story as part of one of their upcoming documentaries. They were also present to film the event. “We, my family, are just very appreciative. We’re going to come back, some of us, next year for the celebration in June and we’ve got to do everything we can to clear his name.”
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