Voluntary Aid Detachment page Norah Oates Nursing, Member S.J.A.B Norah was born on 2nd June 1877 to Isaac and Margaret Oates. They were both from Sunderland. Isaac was a house painter. They appear to have moved to Southport from Sunderland before settling in Keighley. She was baptised with her sisters at Christ Church in…
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VAD Gladys W. Merrall
Voluntary Aid Detachment page Gladys Winifred Merrall General Service Gladys Winifred Merrall was born on 20th October 1886 in Keighley, to Arthur Gardiner Merrall, manager of a worsted mill and Susannah Elizabeth Merrall nee Heaton, who had married in 1884. She had an older brother, Reynold (who seems to have been known as Rennie at…
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Haworth 1940’s Day 2021 is coming up!
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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