Frances Burgess (nee Lockett) was Hydes first Cotton Queen, chosen and crowned in 1930.
The Cotton Queens visit.
Cotton Queen Frances Locket visits Newton Factory. (Mum on right hand side with her head above the others).
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Many Thanks, Colin :)
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Any idea which Newton factory this was taken at ?
Frances lockets original cotton queen dress is on display at portland basin museum Ashton,It was a big deal to be made cotton queen for the year,she was only 19 at the time and later married a local policeman...
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