Whitfield - Circa 1893
Hilda Ann Eliza Wigham (1884-1898); and on her right Dora French (later Errington, 1881-1963) who lived at Harlow Bower
Hilda Ann Eliza Wigham (1884-1898); and on her right Dora French (later Errington, 1881-1963) who lived at Harlow Bower
Peggy and Dolly Black, sisters enjoying sitting in the sun outside The Duckett, Station Road.
Ebenezer George Wilson Small (b.1864). Born, and orphaned at a young age, in Port Louis, Mauritius he grew up in Allendale from at least the 1870s as the adopted child of Abraham and Hannah Shield. As a Quaker, Ebenezer subsequently travelled as a young man to New Zealand.
The Coulson triplets – Mattie, George and Thomas. Mattie subsequently became the manager of Allendale Co-op for many years.
Mary Hinde (b.1858). Sister-in-law of Sarah Walker Wigham of Coanwood, who married her elder brother. Mary married John Sadler in 1898. Original photo inscribed: Mary Hinde (Sadler)
Hannah Shield (1822 – 1904). Wife of Abraham Shield who farmed at Burnlaw, Keenley. The Shields were Quakers who farmed there from at least the 1750s to the middle of the 20th century.
Tedham Wesleyan Chapel was on the roadside at Spartylea. It was built in 1862 but demolished before the first World War, the stone being used for local buildings.
The Hudspith family Back – John (1845-1925) Front – Margaret Elizabeth (1878-1928, later Temperley), Alice Mary (1881-1960), Margaret (1857-1909), Thomas Henry (1886-1975)
Group – showing Shields and Wighams. (back) Jane Shield (1864-1936), John Hall Shield (1857-1950), AH (front) Sarah Watson Wigham (1848-1916), Ebenezer George Wilson Small (b.1864), Elizabeth Shield (1860-1958)
The Land Army Committee. Possibly including Betty Tingate, who married Mr Dickinson.
Sheep dipping. (see 0013 003 for details). The small group standing behind the sheep dip are Julian Ruddick aged 8, Alison Ruddick aged 3, Jeremy Ruddick aged 5 and Moira Ruddick.
Two dancers, Jean Batchelor (right) and Moira Park (now Ruddick). Jean Batchelor lived in the hotel (run by her parents). The metal railings were removed for the war effort.