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Gay Timers

Gay Timers 1960s
Title Gay Timers
Date 1960s
Location Rawdon
Photo ID Memories Scan 3595
Comment Rawdon Methodist young wives became the known as Gay Timers. They entertained at various old folks homes, Yeadon and Guiseley Town Halls and also at High Royds Hospital. 2nd row seated at a table 3rd in from the right hand-side is Vera Firth. Vera has shared her memories of the time she spent with the Gay Timers in the “memories section” of our website.
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G548 – Gay Timers, Undated.

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The donor of these photos Michelle Teale told us her mother Marian Thomas had sent them to her. The ladies were from Trinity Church, Rawdon and named as:

Marian Squires,  Maureen Anderson,  Avis Hunt,  Audrey Hesp,  Shirley Prince,  Mavis Dowker,  Katy Prince,  Jean Parry.

Gay Timers Undated

G549 – Gay Timers, Undated.

Gay Timers – Undated

As above.

Gay Timers 1960s

B613 – Gay Timers, 1960s.

Gay Timers – 1960s

Performing a dance routine.

Donated by Marion Thomas.

Gay Timers 1960s

B614 – Gay Timers, 1960s.

Gay Timers – 1960s

Marian Squires, Audrey Hesp, Maureen Anderson, Shirley Prince, Mavis Dowker, Jean Parry, Katy Prince and Avis ?

Donated by Marion Thomas.

Consolidated by Elaine Ellwood. 10 April 2021.
Last updated: 14 March 2024 – Photo ID: G548, G549. 14 October 2022 – All images updated.

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