Wednesday, 5 December 2012

A Cotton Queen visits...

 This photo was sent to us by Colin Critchlow.


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Frances Burgess (nee Lockett) was Hydes first Cotton Queen, chosen and crowned in 1930.


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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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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousThursday, 06 December, 2012

    Any idea which Newton factory this was taken at ?

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  2. Karl bThursday, 06 December, 2012

    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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