Leslie Archer Bamforth (1917-1976) [954491, Gunner, Royal Artillery]
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- born 17 November 1917 (Q4 1917 Oldham née Mayall)
- son of Archer Bamforth & Mary (née Mayall)
- married May Thompson (Q4 1944 Upper Agbrigg)
- Ann Bamforth (b 1947)
- died 7 January 1976 (lived 40 Longlands Road, Slaithwaite)
Records:
- 1939 Register (FindMyPast) – 22 Longlands Road, Slaithwaite (“loom turner & chain maker”)
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Articles:
- Huddersfield Examiner (31/Aug/1940) – News of Men in the Forces
Notes:
- linked to the Magdale Vinery, South Crosland
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Huddersfield Daily Examiner (28/Dec/1944):
A LINTHWAITE WEDDING
Mr. L. A. Bamforth-Miss – May Thompson
The wedding took place at Christ Church, Linthwaite, on Saturday, of Mr. Leslie A. Bamforth, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bamforth, 22, Longlands, Slaithwaite, and Miss May Thompson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Thompson, 7, Storth Avenue, Cowlersley. The ceremony was performed by the Vicar of Linthwaite (the Rev. F. Shaw), and Mr. Rex North was at the organ.
Mr. John Mayall (uncle of the bridegroom) was the best man, and the groomsmen were Master Geoffrey Mayall (cousin of the bridegroom) and Mr. Clarence Calverley.
The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a gown of ivory cloque cut on classical lines, with a long train and a head-dress of orange blossom surmounting an embroidered veil. She carried a sheaf of white chrysanthemums.
There were three bridesmaids, Miss Marion Thompson (sister of the bride), who wore a dress of sky-blue cloque, Miss Margaret Kilburn (cousin of the bride), who wore a dress of dulcia pink cloque, and Miss Mary Kenney (cousin of the bride), who wore a dress of rose pink taffeta. All three wore Victorian head-dresses and carried bouquets of shaded chrysanthemums.
The mother of the bridegroom chose a dress of turquoise blue with burgundy accessories and a a spray of pink carnations, and the mother, of the bride favoured a dress of burgundy with navy blue accessories and a spray of pink carnations.
A reception was held at Linthwaite, Socialist Club.
The bride and bridegroom received a case of cutlery and a cut-glass vase from Messrs. David Brown and a cheque from Messrs. George Mallinson.
Huddersfield Daily Examiner (06/Jan/1967):
Slaithwaite golden wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Archer Bamforth, 22, Longlands Road, Slaithwaite, celebrate their golden wedding today.
Mr. Archer, who is seventy-seven, and his wife, Mary, who is seventy-one, have lived in their present home for more than forty years.
A native of Slaithwaite, Mr. Bamforth worked in a local mill, on the railways, and finally as a labourer. His wife, who was born in Oldham, formerly worked in a cotton mill. They have one son, Mr. Leslie Bamforth, a former Rugby player at Fartown, and now well known as a pigeon fancier; and one granddaughter.
EARNED 2s. 6d. A WEEK
Mr. Bamforth began work in the mill when thirteen and earned 2s. 6d. a week. And at the time of his marriage at Oldham in 1917 he received £1 a week.
His home bears the marks of his versatility on the walls are many of his paintings, pride of place goes to a home-made illuminated grandfather-clock. He still keeps active and daily attends to his son’s pigeons.
The couple plan to celebrate their golden wedding tomorrow with a family party.
<p class=”sc-1ih88gk-0 kmAIuk”>Huddersfield Examiner (15/Jan/1976):</p>
Death of Mr L A Bamforth
Mr Leslie Archer Bamforth of 40 Longlands Road, Slaithwaite, owner of one of the top racing pigeon lofts in the area, died suddenly last week, aged fifty-eight.
Since he started to race pigeons in 1953 Mr. Bamforth had won more than 250 first prizes and had held many trophies as a member of Slaithwaite, Marsden, Manchester and the National Flying Clubs.
One of his most successful birds was “Slawit Lad” which in 1963 won the West Yorkshire Federation Championship. An offspring “Longlander” took second prize in the same race. First and second prizes were also won by Mr Bamforth’s pigeons in the St Mal Championship the previous year to give the loft the distinction of gaining the first and second Federation Champions on two separate occasions.
“Slawit Lad” won hundreds of pounds in prizes. It was reputed to be one of the best racing pigeons in Yorkshire.
Many pigeon racers in Britain owed their success to birds bred in Mr Bamforth’s loft.
Recently, he had successfully concentrated on open and national competitions and had established Dutch-bred with success.
He was distribution manager at Showerings Ltd. Netherton, and leaves a widow and a married daughter.
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