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Bradiford End of World War II Party

Bradiford residents celebrated the end of the 2nd World War with at least one party. In this case it was in fancy dress, with several couples choosing to cross-dress for the occasion. They included Jack Hobbs, partner in Hobbs and Smith Builders, which operated from buildings beside the bridge over Bradiford Water, a site later becoming part of the Meadow Road housing.
Back row l-r: Mrs Harvey, Joan Hobbs, Molly Harvey, Ivy Hobbs, Bertha Glanville, Bertie Edwards (with blonde wig);
Middle row l-r: Arthur Manley, Betty Maynard, Mrs Maynard, Louis Maynard, Mr Harvey, Mrs Crick, Mr Crick, Florence Popham (Flar), Mrs Gould, little Mrs Thorn (in white);
Front row l-r: Bill Popham, Mrs Reilly, Ken Reilly, Jesse Tout, Jack Hobbs, Gwen Ridd, Harold Ridd, Alice Cann, Mrs A Blackmore
Thanks to Jaci and Albert Hibbert for the photos.