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Cumberland / Re: looking for information on loyal orange lodge in Workington in 2oth century
« on: Sunday 28 February 10 23:01 GMT (UK) »
hi , i too am looking for information on the orange order in workington.
my father was in the workington order,as was my uncle bill.they both played the big drum each taking turns on various tours in both england and ireland.i think my dad once held the record for the number of drum skins to be burst on one march . i think it was 9 or 10 skins.sadly uncle bill passed away in 1986,and dad passed away in 1995.dad was buried with his sash and i am trying to get a copy made,just for a keepsake.i have very fond memories of my mam and dad talking about putting some orange order members up at our house during a tour.it was so long ago i wouldnt mind contacting these members as they were some of the most friendly people you could have ever met.
i love to hear the orange order playing.it makes me so proud to hear a tune knowing that both dad and uncle bill have been a part of it.
my father was in the workington order,as was my uncle bill.they both played the big drum each taking turns on various tours in both england and ireland.i think my dad once held the record for the number of drum skins to be burst on one march . i think it was 9 or 10 skins.sadly uncle bill passed away in 1986,and dad passed away in 1995.dad was buried with his sash and i am trying to get a copy made,just for a keepsake.i have very fond memories of my mam and dad talking about putting some orange order members up at our house during a tour.it was so long ago i wouldnt mind contacting these members as they were some of the most friendly people you could have ever met.
i love to hear the orange order playing.it makes me so proud to hear a tune knowing that both dad and uncle bill have been a part of it.