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
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.
New Year’s Eve group stood in front of the old Allendale fire engine, behind the Golden Lion. Left to right: Tommy Shield and Joseph Bell, both firemen, unknown, Clifford Fairlamb, Basil Fairlamb (in white), June (née Simpson) Walker, five unknown, Leslie Coulson, Beth Shield, unknown.
