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showing very detailed view of the Wolesley car and construction

Villagers dressed in their best clothes gathered to march with the band to Leedstown and back, then to assemble in the Chown's meadow at Buckshead. The band played as 'treat buns' (large saffron buns) were given to all the children. The adults would…

This is probably prior to Jack leaving to go to Boarding School age eight. Temple Grove School, Surrey. He is wearing Eton suit ,bowler hat and watch chain given by his grandfather. Dolly wears a white silk dress and white hat. CHOWN WG 002 is an…

This is probably prior to Jack leaving to go to Boarding School age eight. Temple Grove School, Surrey. He is wearing Eton suit ,bowler hat and watch chain given by his grandfather. Dolly wears a white silk dress and white hat

Grandma Chown is wearing a blouse with lace decoration and a chatelaine around her waist for glasses or needlework scissors

Grandma Chown is wearing a blouse with lace decoration and a chatelaine around her waist for glasses or needlework scissors

note the bowler hats worn by two of the men in the group

an outside sewing lesson under the pear tree.notethe cat on Marion's lap

an outside sewing lesson under the pear tree.

an outside sewing lesson under the pear tree.

an outside sewing lesson under the pear tree. Dolly is looking for her lost needle

note the protective headgear