World Refugee Year was a UNHCR initiative to help resolve the refugee problem. It started in June 1959 so presumably this photo was taken just after.
First walkers set off along the High Street.
In the King's Arms carpark. Identified as, from L-R: Colin Maull, Andrew Payne, Bob Choleorton, Nigel Gilkes, Tom Bingham, ?, ?, Jeremy Morriss.
First group of walkers arriving at the finish.
At back: unknown. Front, from L-R: Mrs Daphne Beadle, ?, Mrs Marion Griffiths, Mrs Jill Warwick.
Identified L-R: standing: Mrs Jill Warwick,Mrs Margaret Davis; sitting: Mrs May Martin, Mrs Gwen Haines, Mrs Marion Griffiths, Mrs Doris Aldworth
