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The breaded men of Alderney 4th August 1952. The gentlemen of Alderney pose for
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The breaded men of Alderney 4th August 1952. The gentlemen of Alderney pose for
The breaded men of Alderney 4th August 1952. The gentlemen of Alderney pose for the cameras before the final of their beard growing competition.
Chubby Langlois (Boatman), Wilf Burland (Lorry Driver), Percy Colonette (Hotel Keeper), John Bishop (Fisherman), Biddey White (Stoker), Jack Lillington (Engineer), Norman Major (Carpenter), Andrew Herrevell (builder), Eric McVeigh (Hotel Keeper), Syd Simon (Cinema Manager), Syd Carre (Welder) watscan - - 26/01/2010
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The Breaded Men of Alderney 4th August 1952 - A Snapshot of Bearded Brotherhood
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. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the summer of 1952 on the picturesque island of Alderney. The gentlemen of Alderney, with their impressive facial hair proudly on display, gather together for a momentous occasion - the final of their highly anticipated beard growing competition. Each man exudes his own unique charm and character as they strike a pose for the cameras. Chubby Langlois, the boatman; Wilf Burland, the lorry driver; Percy Colonette, the hotel keeper; John Bishop, the fisherman; Biddey White, the stoker; Jack Lillington, the engineer; Norman Major, the carpenter; Andrew Herrevell, the builder; Eric McVeigh and Syd Simon both hotel keepers themselves and finally Syd Carre who is a welder by profession. Their beards symbolize not only their dedication to grooming but also an unbreakable bond between friends. As they flash heartwarming smiles towards one another and into eternity through this photograph's lens - it becomes evident that these men share more than just facial hair. They share laughter-filled memories and stories exchanged over pints at local taverns or during long days spent working side by side. This snapshot captures a moment frozen in time when male camaraderie was celebrated amidst simple pleasures. It serves as
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