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As members of the Salvation Army both the Cottam and Pritchard families
took part in the traditional Lancashire christian witness the Whitsuntide Walk. A parade of bands and banners through
the towns with everyone involved, especially children being dressed up for the occasion. Many of the Salvationists wore
the uniform of course including members of our family. Here are a few pictures of the 'processions' in Denton and Ashton.
STAMFORD STREET AT WHITSUN
It is little
I repair to the marches of the Whitsun Folk,
Though my own red ribbons there may blow.
It is little
I repair to the marches of the Whitsun folk
Though smart, new tunics mark the bands I know
.
For
my ears are full of cheers as I travel back the years
To the banners flying under leaden skies.
And
I smile a little sadly as I wipe away the tears
For Herbert and my father long ago, long ago.
For
Herbert and my father long ago..
Margaret White (nee Pritchard)
(with apologies to Francis Thompson of Ashton-U
–Lyne)
The Salvation Army Banner
Leaving Ashton Market Place beginning its journey through
the town. George Pritchard(1897) proudly carries the banner
with Charlie Glover on the other pole
Three pictures taken of the 1935 Denton walks
featuring Roy Cottam and Marion Cameron
Beryl & Sadie Pritchard
in the Ashton Whit Walks probably 1949
More recently Beryl Clarke (nee Pritchard)
in the Ashton walks
Whit Friday, 1907, in Denton
the tiny tot in the centre, at the front of the picture
is Nellie Cottam
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