Ref the Baldwin/ Bradford saga, I think the Baldwin's were the people who organised plays and other events in the 1930's or thereabouts. I believe they had some connection with the Coquet Hall which was the cinema then.
Molly Bradford, this was her maiden name, was one of the organisers, who were mainly Women's Institute members, of the late 40's into the 50's carnivals which were usually held at the time of the Amble "feast" which was in August. Molly Bradford's married name was Waterton and she lived in Ivy Street before moving to the midlands with her husband when the local pits were closing.
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