Title | John Thornton |
Date | 3rd September 1939 |
Location | Yeadon |
Photo ID | K268 |
Comment | Donated by Dennis Thornton, this is a photo of his father John Arthur Thornton seen here as a despatch rider for Aireborough messenger services, part of Leeds Skyrack Civil Defence Network. Significantly this was taken on the day the Second World War began. |
Elizabeth, Anne & Dennis Thornton – 1953
Photo donated by Dennis Thornton, it shows his mother Elizabeth and sister Anne and presumably Dennis Thornton in the pram.
It was taken during the summer at Westfield Oval, the houses are Ministry of Aircraft Production (MAP) homes erected during the 2nd WW for people coming to the area to work at the AVRO factory. They remained for some years after the war ended before being demolished and replaced by permanent homes.
Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 15 July 2022.
Last updated: 15 July 2022.