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John Hall – Pigeon Fancier Supreme

An image of the late great John Hall himself, with trophies, outside of his loft at Skinningrove. Stephen Steyert also advised: “The winning pigeon photograph is on the site along with his others winners.” Eric Johnson tells us: ”John Hall winner of the Up North Combine race from Luxembourg in July 1952, 6734 birds competing, covering 455 miles.”

Image and information courtesy of Stephen Steyert, also thanks to Eric Johnson for the update.

Staithes Pigeon Club Members, 1951

Staithes Pigeon Club members in the Wharton Arms at Skelton in 1951, for the dinner and presentation evening. Do you recognise anybody in the picture?

Image and details to date courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn (photograph – Copyright L.W. & C.D. Richardson & Son, Redcar).

Pigeon Club Presentation, 1951

Pigeon club members photographed at a District presentation evening held in the Wharton Arms at Skelton in 1951. Can you recognise anybody present, please tell us?

Paul Biott advises: “Third person in front row of the people standing on the right is my Grandad Charlie Biott.”

Image and details courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn and the Pem Holliday Collection (photograph – Copyright L.W. & C.D. Richardson & Son, Redcar), thanks to Paul Biott for the update.