Public subscription notice in Bridport

I am sure many who know Bridport will recognise this sign. I am equally sure there will be plenty who do not.

It can be found at the end of Priory Lane by Bridport Bowling Club and the community orchard.

The sign reads:

ERECTED BY

PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION

TO COMMEMORATE THE

CORONATION OF

KING GEORGE VI.

& QUEEN ELIZABETH

 MAY . 12 . 1937

H.R.C.PALMER MAYOR

I suspect H.R.C.Palmer was part of the Palmers Brewery family.