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Last Updated: Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 10:47 GMT 11:47 UK
Minister meets Blackpool veterans
Veterans minister Tom Watson is to visit Britain's largest private collection of WWII memorabilia during a trip to Blackpool on Wednesday.

While in town the MP will also be opening a garden party at the British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association home on Lytham Road

Mr Watson, who is also Under Secretary of State for Defence, will end his trip by handing out war veteran medals.

The visit is part of a series of events marking Blackpool's Veterans Week.




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