The Orphans of Luddenden Dean

Here the kids didn't miss out, about to board the bus for an outing to Mackintosh's "toffee factory," Halifax, in 1953 or'54. Each received a sweetie bag, recalls former Mayor of Hebden Royd, Stuart Greenwood, fourth right on the front row. Also pictured are, top left, Clement Smith, chief cashier, who organised many of Acre Mill's social events, and top right, Kenneth Greenwood, personnel officer and Stuart's dad. Among the children are Jennifer Greenwood, Fay Fielding (daughter of Clement) and Derek Midgley. Code no AT363

Read the full story in Milltown Memories, issue 12.
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