Wigan Album

A lovely photo Tom. Your sister definitely has Irish eyes. Lovely girls.

I can feel the moment ,
a simple joy behold ,
when smiling faces join
we capture it unfold .
A moment just to treasure ,
the warmth we feel and see ,
when something is so special ,
I keep it close to me (Tom)..

What a lovely, happy photo. When young ladies LOOKED like young ladies.

Lovely happy photo,I can remember young women wearing those 'half-hats'.x

Tom,your sister was very pretty..and no doubt still is,a photograph to cherish.

I would still be at St John's Brick Kiln Lane in 1958.
The Whit Walks were one of the highlights of the year, I loved it and to hold a tight ribbon on one of those banners felt like you had been chosen by God and gifted with special powers!
They faded out in the early 60's, perhaps because of insurance, policing or just lack of interest and of course many of the towns folk had, had their houses demolished and shipped off to the colonies!

Think they went on up to around '67/'69.

It looks like they were in some sodality Tom with the ribbons and medals around their neck. Usually the Children of Mary had a blue cloak and veil.

Could be Guild of St.Agnes,Veronica?

Veronica, I used to think those blue capes were beautiful.

Yes the Children of Mary was for girls who had left school Maureen, they represented unmarried girls. I walked with them until the Whit walks ceased. The Guild of St Agnes was for girls who were still at school Elizabeth as far as I know.

OK Veronica thanks.x

Looks like the Savoy chip shop in the background?

GREAT PHOTO