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Globe of Death

Photo

  • Globe of Death

What is it?

Photo of myself on the Globe of Death (l-r Jackie, Speedy Barhum, Myself (Susan Schofield), Vicky Sherry)

When was it taken?

1965

Where did you get it from and how?

My own personal collection

why is it important to you?

Brings back happy memories of Belle Vue in the early 60's

Tags

  • Entertainment
  • Fair
  • Photo

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Belle Vue Scrapbook

Object

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Photo from June 1943

Evacuee rally report from June 1943

History of Belle Vue

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Manchester Histories bring Belle Vue back to life

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