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This ‘Unknown Album’ was put together by Bert Lobb, an enthusiastic Padstonian exiled in London, who returned home in 1973; after which this tape was made.It begins with some ‘live’ recordings of the May Day Music and chat by him.
Merv Davey- 22 May 2020
Charlie Bate (1919-1977) by John Buckingham Charlie was born in Padstow in 1919. His father also Charlie was a merchant seaman who served on several vessels including the Padstow registered ‘VIOLA’ a ‘Q’ ship in WW1. Charlie was still at school when his mother died and he was sent to
- Merv Davey
- 22 May 2020
Charlie Bate Entertains Padstow Old Cornwall Society 1976 John Buckingham It is possible that this concert was recorded by David Scott in 1976. There is some uncertainty over this. It did take place in what was the games room of the Metropole Hotel where Padstow Old Cornwall Society held their
- Merv Davey
- 22 May 2020