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Boys Brigade Walking Day 1956 North Ashton
Boys Brigade Walking Day 1956 North Ashton
Photo: Janice Ryder
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Item #: 10378
Photo showing the boys brigade near the old Legion, do you recognize anyone.

Comment by: Dave Lewis on 11th April 2009 at 13:09

Good un jan, i remember that bad corner very well had a few near misses on mi bike as a young tearaway.

Comment by: keith fox on 14th April 2009 at 13:17

Hi Janice,the person in the dark suit I believe is Arthur Winstanley,behind him in the light suit is Cyril Catterall,I cannot remember North Ashton B.B. wearing this style of cap ,suspect this is Bryn B.B. .to the right is cromptons machine shop served part of my apprenticeship there 1959/60.

Comment by: stelomax on 14th April 2009 at 18:02

looks like my old mate billy sherratt, 1st. right.notice,the bungalow has not been built.

Comment by: David Winstanley on 16th May 2009 at 20:12

Yes thats Arthur Winstanley on the footpath and I think thats me just behind him, blonde hair and short pants. I'm not sure about the BB Company helping out I don't think its Bryn, we used to use some from the Wigan Batt.Highfield, St Nats Platt Bridge etc.

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