8 September 1933
This photo was found in amongst some other family documents and papers in an attic at Woodside Cottages, Drury. Richard Catherall's father, Thomas John (1914 - 1989) purchased both Nos. 1 and 2, Woodside Cottages in 1945/6. Mr Edward Messham and Mrs Bessie Messham (nee Jones) and their son, Cecil, lived in one of the cottages until they had all died, Cecil last in late 2001/early 2002. Bessie died c. 1965.
On the back is written:
14 years old
S.W.A O.H. Grocers. Lane End
Fri 8.9.33
The details refer to Cecil Messham. He was confirmed in 1934.
Harold Probert was the Deputy Head.
Author: Anon
Year = 1933
Month = September
Day = 8
Building = School
Event = Educational
Gender = Male
People = Group
Extra = Formal Portrait
Extra = 1930s
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