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Major contributors to Cholsey's local knowledge of recent history were the Reminiscence Group, based at Cholsey Day Centre. Their efforts led to exhibitions and ultimately inspired the setting up of The Cholsey Archive. Standing, L to R, are John Money, Howard Brett, unknown, Sheila Drinkall and Mildred Taylor. Seated are Audrey Woodage, Jeanne Money, Sheila Cox and Kitty Brown.
Cholsey Silver Band celebrated 75 years in 1988 with this commemorative booklet. This is page 1; note Bill Bradshaw far left, and Howard Brett, centre front.
Guessing that uniforms might have been waived until after WW1, the tentative date of this image of Cholsey Silver Band is 1925. L to R rear are Gad Baldwin, Walt Tyrrel, Joe Clifford, Bertie Hill-Baldwin, Jed Wyayy, Kruger Hearmon and Fred Hall (one name missing). Seated are Ted Taylor, Mr Wilmott (Bandmaster), Walt Morby and Jack Taylor. On ground are Den Taylor and Albert Taylor.Another possible date is 1913, when the band was formally constituted.
The choir of St Mary's, Cholsey in about 1908. The vicar is probably Revd Herbert Martin Maynard. Fourth from back right is Avery Nicholls and the tall, bearded man at the right-hand end is believed to be William Napper Goodey, Clerk and Verger.