Pictures

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.