Hiya Folks.
Some cracking ideas coming through now we've got the festivities out of the way
I hadn't spotted the smoke clue Rose, well done. But looking again at the location, this time with a magnifying glass, I think they must be on the cricket pitch; if you look to the right of the little stocky dapper chap on our right, I think you can just make out the edge of the river, with the trees being on the opposite bank. This would comply perfectly with the 'maps.live' view and put the two chimneys in the correct position in relation to each other........ if you see what I mean
I think contacting the Friends of Roberts Park is a great idea. They may have a history section or something like it. I've looked up the Telegraph & Argos on the web but the only thing I can find re history/readers letters is the one that is a web-based thingy
not a form to have an article inserted in the paper itself.
With regard to when the photo was taken; I'd have thought that a competition for a trophy would probably take place on a feast day or bank holiday rather than on an ordinary Sunday. I may be way out with that but the ritualistic aspect would also point to a more 'significant' day - a once a year type of event that was important enough to employ a photographer.
I say I think a photographer must have taken the snap as the reverse side is laid out in postcard format. This was quite a usual practice for a professional photographer.
As for Fattorini's, I wonder if they would have any order books or the like, going back to the 20's?
That would be good.
Anyway, plenty to do tomorrow with emails and phonecalls. Thanks a million for your input so far, folks.
Isn't this website great
David
