Russian Cannon Retford
This Russian gun, nicknamed "The Earl of Aberdeen", at St. Swithun's Church was captured by the British forces during the Crimean War (1853-1856) and presented as a trophy of the war.
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- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Russ Hamer
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