Band outside the bank building at the corner of Albert Street and Hope Street, name of the bank on the windows not discernible but now Lloyds Bank (2015). Date unknown.
The Demonstration of the Band of Hope Union c.1908. Most of the chapels took part in this annual parade in July. The photograph shows the procession leaving Hazlewood Street.
From Mrs Carol Mosley (nee Astin). Some detail as to the people shown in the photographs might be useful. The four people seated in the 'landau' are my great grandparents on my father's side. On the left are John Astin (then a fustian manufacturer in…
Earnest Copping pulling a pint. He died 4.4.74 so this picture is probably taken in the early 70s. The club was also known as 'Rat Trap'. Donated by Karen Senior.