Hyde Name Origins.

The name "HYDE" is derived from the hide, a measure of land for taxation purposes, taken to be that area of land necessary to support a peasant family. In later times it was taken to be equivalent to 120 acres .

Saturday, 17 November 2012

Gee Cross Labour Club Functions

Here are two photos sent to us by Ken. They show the Coronation Party that was held at Gee Cross Labour Club on King Edward Road in Gee Cross.

 Over to Ken ....

"This photo shows the Children celebrating the Coronation in 1953..."

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 "This photograph shows the Children's party celebrating the Queen's Coronation in 1953. It was taken outside Gee Cross Labour Club.".

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Many Thanks,  Ken.  Much Appreciated.  :)
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1 comment:

Darius said...


Lovely picture of the old time day trip, does anyone know the names of the children?

Saturday, 17 November, 2012

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