The First Female Members

Written By Ellington Colliery Band

In 1954, the first women joined the band. They were Margaret Teasdale and Winnie Cowton. They were allowed to join because they were related to an existing band member.

Decade: 1950s
Year: 1954
People: George Brown, Joe Graham, Kenny Gibbons, Billy Thompson, Tommy Gibbons, Bobby Mead,  Winnie Brannan (Cowton), Margaret Teasdale
Location: Sun Inn, Bedlington
Event: Miners' Picnic
Type: Full band with a banner
Medium: Photograph, Photo

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