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Louise Powell (maker)

Certificate of appreciation to Mr and Mrs Scrubey for 25 years service at Rodmarton Post Office, 1944, made by Louise Powell. Painted, with applied stamps. William Scrubey had been the head gardener at Rodmarton Manor, and had planned the gardens there alongside architect Ernest Barnsley. The certificate was commisioned by the owners of Rodmarton, Claud and Margaret Biddulph, and was presented by the villagers. The small painted panels show both Scrubey's old and new houses in the village, the church, and the phone box. Powell has also depicted Scrubey's pet canaries.

1944

in appreciation of 25 years service at Rodmarton Post Office by Mr and Mrs Scrubey

The Villagers of Rodmarton desire to express to Mr & Mrs Scrubey their gratitude and appreciation for 25 years of devoted service in connection with Post Office business 1919-1944