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Abram

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foresters
foresters
Photo: Glenys Cunningham
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Item #: 14756
outside abram school (st johns) warrington rd 1920s? small chap in the middle dickie booth

Comment by: hughes the booze on 10th May 2010 at 01:12

Why were thet all dressed as Dogtagnion?

Comment by: steve on 10th May 2010 at 20:42

The Ancient Order Of Foresters is a Friendly society,still active in Abram. The group photo would have been the officials at the time dressed in ceremonial costume.

Comment by: Fred L on 26th August 2012 at 12:28

Steve, You say the Foresters are still active in Abram. You don't happen to know where they meet? I am researching for abook and i would love to get in touch with them

Comment by: Ken J on 1st August 2014 at 22:42

I have a photo of my great grandfather (who died in 1939) his son and grandson who were all in the foresters in Abram, 3 generations! Have several sashes and would be interested to know more information

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