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Thornton Gala

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Thornton Gala - c1910?

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We have no date for this image but the dress would suggest 1900 - 1910ish.  The front wagon has a sign with the Gardner's Arms on the front.  This photograph was noted as being Thornton Gala but it could also be from a May Day/Harvest time type celebration with the foliage decorating the wagons.

 

 


 

Thornton Gala

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Thornton Gala - 1928?

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Thornton Gala - c1938

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Gentleman named

 


Thornton Gala

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Thornton Gala

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We have names for all the children in this photograph

 


 

Thornton Gala

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Tom Croft giving out Half Crowns on chains for the old Morris Dancers.

 
  
 
Thornton Gala - c1920's

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Thornton Gala - c1920's

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Thornton Gala
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This photograph shows Roy Castle seat on the front right holding his trumpet.
 

 
Thornton Gala - Arena Follies
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