We're really pleased and excited to be having a stand at the Haworth 1940's Day on Saturday 25th September 2021! It's at Haworth in West Yorkshire and the day runs from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm although we understand that the dancing will go on for quite a bit after that. Hope to see you…
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Armistice Day 2020
With the ongoing issues of lockdown due to the Covid - 19 epidemic we didn't have much in the way of ceremony for Remembrance Day this year. However we did manage to attend a couple of smaller events on Armistice Day, Wednesday 11th November. The first event was held at Haworth War Memorial when Deputy…
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Joseph Wright
Private Joseph Wright, 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Service number 41865. Formerly 201587, Royal Scots Regiment. [caption id="attachment_5402" align="alignnone" width="219"] Private Joseph Wright.[/caption] Joseph was born in Haworth on July 1, 1875 and baptised at St Michael and All Angels Church on September 26. Parents William Edwin and Mary Wright. William was an engine tenter.…
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Private Arthur Rushworth
Stanbury Men Chief Mechanician Arthur Rushworth, 2 (N) Aeroplane Repair Depot, Royal Air Force. Service No: 39147. [caption id="attachment_5398" align="alignleft" width="212"] Chief Mechanician Arthur Rushworth.[/caption] Arthur was born in Haworth on June 15, 1886. Parents George and Sarah Anne Rushworth. He was baptised on January 30, 1887 at St Michael and All Angels parish church.…
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Joseph Martin
Private Joseph Martin, 1st/5th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) No: 57785. [caption id="attachment_5388" align="alignnone" width="244"] Private Joseph Martin.[/caption] Joseph was born in Oakworth on June 28, 1894, registered Keighley. Parents Henry and Sarah Martin. Baptised at Christ Church, Oakworth on July 29. In 1901 he was six and living at 12, Sand…
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