Photo Category: Pageants, Events, Entertainment

Allendale Town - 1905

Crowd gather to watch the laying of the foundation stone of the Temperance Hall. The hall subsequently opened in 1908 and later became Allendale Village Hall.

Bridge End - Circa 1970

The Grand Parade at ‘the Cattle Show’ – aka Allendale Agricultural Show. Held at the end of the show on Riding Haughs, this was an opportunity for all class winners to take to the showfield for a final time.

Allendale Town - 1905

Laying of the Temperance Hall foundation stone. The building opened in 1908 and subsequently became Allendale’s Village Hall later in the 20th century.

Allendale Square - Circa 1925

Participants in an Allendale pageant massing in the Square before moving off towards Ashleigh House in Thornley Gate. Allen House in the background.

Allendale Square - 7 August 1924

Local Scouts and Brownies massing with other participants in Allendale Square, ahead of walking the mile to Thornley Gate to participate in an Ashleigh House pageant.

Bridge End - Circa 1975

Allendale Agricultural Show, the Showfield at Riding Haughs (part of the showfield is now rented to Allendale Cricket Club).

Bridge End - Circa 1975

Grand Parade at the end of the Cattle Show – Allendale Agricultural Show, Riding Haughs

Allendale Town - 12 June 1905

Laying of the foundation stone at Allendale’s Temperance Hall on Whit Monday, 1905.  The building was completed in 1908 and later became the village hall.

Allenheads - 21 April 1944

Advertising poster for a dance display by local children at Allenheads Hall, in aid of the Allenheads Nursing Association. Jean Batchelor ran classes in country and Scottish dancing.

Allenheads - Circa 1942

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.

Allenheads - Circa 1942

Four country dancers outside the Allenheads Inn: Edwin Batchelor, Moira Park (now Ruddick), Bunty Williamson and Harrison West.

Allendale Square - Circa 1950

Tar barrel procession – Lancie Bell (1882-1955).  Lancie (Lancelot) is famed for lighting a small (covered) barrel during the New Year’s Eves of the Second World War.  Thus keeping the tradition of the NYE fire alive whilst adhering to blackout restrictions.  He is pictured here post-war.

Allendale Square - Circa 1950

Lancie Bell (1882-1955) carrying a burning barrel of tar in the New Year’s Eve procession to the bonfire.  Lancie (Lancelot) is famed for lighting a small, covered barrel during the New Year’s Eves of the Second World War.  Thus keeping the tradition of the NYE fire alive whilst adhering to blackout restrictions.  He is pictured … read more