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The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, Spalding
This photo shows The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes outside their headquarters The Cross Keys Hotel, Spalding. Exact year not known.
Does anyone know more about this photo ?
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I was very interested to see this photograph, as I too have a copy of it, believing it to have been taken at the time of a Demonstration by the Spalding United Friendly Societies. My Great Grandfather – Simon Cross (1867-1956), known in the town as Professor Nomis, (the gentleman pictured nearest to Selby’s window), was a former secretary of the Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, having been initiated into the Order in 1900.
I have spent a number of years researching my Great Grandfather writing a biography of him, which I have found most enlightening. Who knows, one day it may be published.
If anyone from Spalding have any memories of him to share, particularly during his time as an entertainer, I would be delighted to hear from them.
I have only been in Spalding for a few years and help to run Chain Bridge Forge in the High St Spalding. Geoff Dodd who was the Blacksmith 1940 to 2014 approx and talked of Professor Nomis. Also Keith Seaton new of him so I will forward your request to him. If you would be so kind as to write a summary of his life and a photo I will publish it on the website and we will see what response we get. Are you local? I would love to conduct an interview.
Regards
Geoff Taylor
Over the course of the next few days, I will attempt to summarise the life story of Professor Nomis. There was certainly much more to my Great Grandfather than met the eye!
I live in Leicestershire but a visit to Spalding is not out of the question, perhaps at the beginning of April. I could perhaps take the opportunity to seek further information from Spalding’s Library records, or Newspaper archives relating to shows which he performed.
I was talking to someone today who use to live in Willow Walk. He remembers Professor Nomis. He indicated that he use to live in cottages which were on Commercial Rd. These cottages have now been demolished. He seem to remember that the Professor use to keep a pig in his front room. Also he and his brothers use to tour the pubs with group called the Allbrights. He thinks they were a comedy routine and singing. Payment was free drink
I understand that Willow Walk would have been the one which backed onto Commercial Road. Professor Nomis & his wife moved to Edward Road in 1937 and, with respect, I think that the person you mentioned, has mistaken him for his son John Henry (my Grandfather) who lived at number 19, the front room of which would have been far too small for a pig. Two of his sons George & Stan are the ones otherwise know as the ‘Allbrights’ and certainly used to entertain for a payment of free drinks.
As requested I’ve written a summary, but am unable to attach it to my reply. Would you permit me to have an e’mail address where I can send it together with a photograph. I am able to visit on Monday 4th April if that would be convenient.
To my knowledge, I am not related to Stephanie Liquorish.
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I was very interested to see this photograph, as I too have a copy of it, believing it to have been taken at the time of a Demonstration by the Spalding United Friendly Societies. My Great Grandfather – Simon Cross (1867-1956), known in the town as Professor Nomis, (the gentleman pictured nearest to Selby’s window), was a former secretary of the Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, having been initiated into the Order in 1900.
I have spent a number of years researching my Great Grandfather writing a biography of him, which I have found most enlightening. Who knows, one day it may be published.
If anyone from Spalding have any memories of him to share, particularly during his time as an entertainer, I would be delighted to hear from them.
Sincerely,
Veronica Liquorish
I have only been in Spalding for a few years and help to run Chain Bridge Forge in the High St Spalding. Geoff Dodd who was the Blacksmith 1940 to 2014 approx and talked of Professor Nomis. Also Keith Seaton new of him so I will forward your request to him. If you would be so kind as to write a summary of his life and a photo I will publish it on the website and we will see what response we get. Are you local? I would love to conduct an interview.
Regards
Geoff Taylor
Dear Geoff,
Many thanks for your prompt reply.
Over the course of the next few days, I will attempt to summarise the life story of Professor Nomis. There was certainly much more to my Great Grandfather than met the eye!
I live in Leicestershire but a visit to Spalding is not out of the question, perhaps at the beginning of April. I could perhaps take the opportunity to seek further information from Spalding’s Library records, or Newspaper archives relating to shows which he performed.
Regards,
Veronica Liquorish
Would love to meet you. Are you related to Stephanie Liquorish?
I was talking to someone today who use to live in Willow Walk. He remembers Professor Nomis. He indicated that he use to live in cottages which were on Commercial Rd. These cottages have now been demolished. He seem to remember that the Professor use to keep a pig in his front room. Also he and his brothers use to tour the pubs with group called the Allbrights. He thinks they were a comedy routine and singing. Payment was free drink
Dear Geoff,
I understand that Willow Walk would have been the one which backed onto Commercial Road. Professor Nomis & his wife moved to Edward Road in 1937 and, with respect, I think that the person you mentioned, has mistaken him for his son John Henry (my Grandfather) who lived at number 19, the front room of which would have been far too small for a pig. Two of his sons George & Stan are the ones otherwise know as the ‘Allbrights’ and certainly used to entertain for a payment of free drinks.
As requested I’ve written a summary, but am unable to attach it to my reply. Would you permit me to have an e’mail address where I can send it together with a photograph. I am able to visit on Monday 4th April if that would be convenient.
To my knowledge, I am not related to Stephanie Liquorish.
Regards,
Veronica Liquorish