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Joseph Johnson Mayor Elect 1966
Joseph Johnson Mayor Elect 1966
Photo: John Anthony Johnson (Tony)
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Item #: 16254
My uncle Joseph Johnson seen here in the Mayors proccesion on the way through the parish church gardens to his investiture service at the parish church.

Comment by: Gerry on 1st November 2010 at 18:39

Not everyone gets to wear the Mayors Robes unless they are the Mayor. I must admit to trying them on when they came into Johnsons Cleaners in 1969. pity I have no photo though

Comment by: RON HUNT on 1st November 2010 at 18:58

Hey Gerry was it you who was in contact with Vince Turton?
Did he get back to you?

Comment by: watchalot on 1st November 2010 at 19:02

the lady in mac looks a bundle of fun

Comment by: Gerry on 2nd November 2010 at 09:07

Yes Ron it was me, Sorry no he never replied, he is on facebook if you want to contact him yourself or look him up in the driffield phone book

Comment by: RON HUNT on 2nd November 2010 at 09:12

Hi Gerry I'm not on facebook. Just checked the phone numbers for Driffield and the oly Turton with a forename V is an E.V. Turton. Did he have another christian name ?

Comment by: Tony Johnson on 2nd November 2010 at 11:31

The Lady in the mac is the Mayoress my aunt.Jenny Johnson (nee Arkwright)

Comment by: Gerry on 2nd November 2010 at 11:59

Thats him Ron.... but I dont think he like being called Edward

Comment by: Moz on 5th November 2010 at 01:34

Gerry, I need to speak to you about something important, I have signed up so don't worry, and keep the input going!

Comment by: Gerry on 5th November 2010 at 08:43

moz write to me at cloggy1@live.co.uk

Comment by: Tony J on 25th November 2010 at 18:41

The date should be 1963

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