Estate pays tribute to tenantsâ champion Claude
Horse-drawn hearse for âpillar of the communityâ who was campaigning for neighboursâ rights up until his death at 90
01 March, 2021 â By Tom Foot
The horse-drawn hearse in Rowley Way
A HOUSING estate fell silent as a horse-drawn hearse carrying popular tenantsâ champion Claude James made its way past his home of more than 40 years.
Long-standing residents said the solemn procession on Wednesday was the first time they had seen a horse-carriage in the historic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate, Abbey Road.
Mr James, who was fondly remembered as a âpillar of the communityâ, was still serving on the tenantsâ and residentsâ association right up until his death in hospital aged 90 last month.
| UPDATED: 09:45, Thu, Dec 17, 2020
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