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Brotton Temperance Silver Band (1908)

Brotton Temperance Silver Band (1908)

Temperance Societies sprang up in every industrial town, village and city during the Industrial Revolution as philanthropists and the Church tried to turn the working man away from the demon drink. The Band was one way of rewarding them for abstention.
Do you recognise anybody?
(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

Brotton Brownies at Castle Howard 1970

Brotton Brownies at Castle Howard 1970

Here’s a picture of Brotton Brownies in the grounds of Castle Howard – do you recognise yourselves?

Back Row: Adrienne Smit (wife of Rector Smit), ?? , ?? , ?? , ??.
(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

Wesleyan Chapel Sunday School

Wesleyan Chapel Sunday School

The children of the Wesleyan Chapel Sunday School at Brotton pose for a photograph in their Sunday best.
Who are you – don’t be shy!
(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

Brotton Sword Dancers

Brotton Sword Dancers

These are the Brotton Sword Dancers. I expect someone will be able to name them?  I’ve lightened the image to try and show the ”uniform” better.  Love the double watch chain of the squeeze-box player!

Back row (L to R): ??, George William Riddiough, ??, ??.

Front row (L to R): ??, ??, ??.

(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

A WI Wedding!

A WI Wedding!

The Brotton Women’s Institute in costume for a show.
Anybody we know?
(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

Brotton Cycling Club 1910

Brotton Cycling Club 1910

Just about every town and village had their own cycling club – this is Brotton’s. Recognise anyone?
(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

Primitive Methodist Sunday School

Primitive Methodist Sunday School

Here is an image taken inside the Primitive Methodist Chapel at Brotton, showing the members of the Sunday School.
Many names here if you can remember them!
(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

1935 Jubilee, Brotton

1935 Jubilee, Brotton

Here’s a scene from Child Street, Brotton, with the local children dressed up as king and courtiers for the 1935 Jubilee Celebrations.

Julie tells us ”oops sorry forgot to tell you the names.  The three sat at the front from left to right are:Peggy Harben, Dorothy Kershaw, Matt Theaker
The Five standing at the back are left to right:Leslie Allen, Florrie Chapman,Eric Sibly Marjory Kershaw Annie Petch
Two Standing in the middle are Left: Arthur Chapman, Right: Jean Sibly” – thanks Julie – rodders.

(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

St. Margaret’s Church Hall Fancy Dress (1954/55)

St. Margaret's Church Hall Fancy Dress (1954/55)

A good turn out for this children’s fancy dress. Jean Sayers is the little girl in the front with the kettle (Polly put the kettle on).

Reg Dunning says ”5th from the left at the back is Sheila Bennison and the nurse on the back row is Hilary Jackson”.  Thanks for that Reg, the names list for this is going to be a big one! – rodders
(image courtesy of Raymond Brown)

Brotton Vulcan Football Team

Brotton Vulcan Football Team

What was the competition, what was the year and who were the players in this well-scrubbed football team?

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