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GFS Dance Competition - 1951.jpg
Photograph showing the Girl's Friendly Dance competition on the Rectory lawn, 1951. The 'new' and 'old' Parish Halls are behind the trees. From the left:
Mavis Adshead
Beryl Smith
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Jean Pardoe
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Thelma Vernon
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GFS Dance Competition - 1951 - 1.jpg
Photograph from 1951 Girls' Friendly Society showing:Back Row:
Mavis Adshead
Jessie Sharples
Beryl Smith
Valarie Woodall
Bessie Knowles (dies in November, 1951)
Norma Dutton
Enid Adshead
Brenda Hughes
Moira Hughes
Front Row:
Jean…
May Queen Celebrations- Brookthorpe Avenue
Video showing the May Queen celebrations organised by the residents of Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, in the late 1970s.
Doreen Robinson describes how Brookthorpe Avenue was a great place for children to play, being a cul-de-sac and having a strong…
Doreen Robinson describes how Brookthorpe Avenue was a great place for children to play, being a cul-de-sac and having a strong…
Silver Jubilee Street Party - Brookthorpe Avenue - 1977
A video showing the street party organised by the residents of Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, for the Silver Jubilee in 1977.
In the additional sound recording, Doreen Robinson describes the organisation of the event, including the contributions of…
In the additional sound recording, Doreen Robinson describes the organisation of the event, including the contributions of…
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When the Americans came to Burnage
First is a scanned letter from an American doctor billeted in Burnage, who thanked the Lister family for their hospitality, hoping to return the complement in Tennessee. A full transcription of the letter is contained in the document below.
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