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The Rutter Sisters 1950s

1955
The Rutter Sisters 1950s

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(L-R) – Nellie, Maimie, Rachel, Meggie (the eldest), Alice, Minnie, Lizzie, Annie, Lindis (the youngest), Evelyn.

The Rutter Sisters were from Seahouses in Northumberland. Six of the ten sisters lived in the same street, which was locally known as “Rutter Row”.

The picture was taken at the wedding of the son of one of the sisters.

Photography – Dorchester Press (Photographers) Ltd, 47 New Briggate, Leeds. Telephone 27278

Donor number: 0301-161

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