Title:
Much Marcle: Steam Engine Rally [August 7, 1975]
Type:
Image
Date Published:
August 7, 1975 - Front page
Description:
Black and white photograph of a tractor parade at a show.
The accompanying article is headed "MANY ATTRACTIONS AT STEAM RALLY".
The leading tree-wheeled vehicle is a row crop tractor being driven by Mr. G. E. Hyde of Little Cowarne.
Title:
Ross Fire Station: Fire Fighting Demonstration, September 18, 1975
Type:
Image
Date Published:
September 18, 1975 - page 4
Description:
Black and white photograph showing two firemen dressed in full protective clothing tackling a column of fire. Behind them is a third fireman in regular uniform holding the hose.
The article is headed "FIREMEN GIVE DISPLAY".
A fire fighting demonstration was put on for members of the "Hereford and Worcester Fire Protection Association" who were holding a meeting at the Fire Station.
The participating firemen are not named.
It was not until 1982 that the UK started recruiting full-time female firefighters. The first was Josephine Reynolds who joined the Norfolk Fire Service.
Title:
Wedding: JONES - WILLIAMS [September 18, 1975]
Type:
Image
Date Published:
September 18, 1975 - page 4
Description:
Black and white photograph of Mr. Bryan Stanley Jones and Miss. Susan Elizabeth Williams who married at Ross Parish Church.
At the time of the wedding, Mr. Jones was Leader of the 2nd Ross Scouts.