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Opening of the Bowling Green
Opening of the Bowling Green
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 28513
Thanks to Trevor Smith( Smith's Book Shop) for the photograph. The Major officially opens the Bowling Green.

Comment by: Maureen on 20th October 2016 at 22:43

The lovely Mr Smith third from the left..in the 30's he and my Uncle hitch-hiked to London looking for work..don't think that would happen today.

Comment by: Ken R on 21st October 2016 at 18:48

Can anyone provide any names to these men, The mayor's name and year etc. The man on the left looks like my Bro-in-law jack Taylor, he was a member of the Subscription Club.

Comment by: Vb on 21st October 2016 at 20:39

5th from the right -Ted Handley.....Uncle of a childhood friend. Handsome chap!

Comment by: Bill F on 21st October 2016 at 20:55

Ronnie Makin and Ted Hanley 4th And 5th from the right.

Comment by: Joe Mapin on 21st October 2016 at 23:54

Franis Roby far right

Comment by: Roy on 22nd October 2016 at 10:32

Thanks Joe, i must be half asleep, my unlcle Francis(Roby) far right.

Comment by: RON HUNT on 22nd October 2016 at 11:50

Jack Johnson first left.

Comment by: Joe Mapin on 22nd October 2016 at 23:41

Roy,search steam wagon,another picture of your uncle7

Comment by: Roy on 23rd October 2016 at 17:45

Thanks Joe, which part of Album is that pic on ?

Comment by: Joe Mapin on 23rd October 2016 at 19:45

Transport..search steam wagon

Comment by: Roy on 24th October 2016 at 13:24

Thank you Joe.

Comment by: fred foster on 25th October 2016 at 07:11

the mayor's name was Joe Johnson 1963

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