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Dance at Sidmouth, circa 1955

A black-and-white photograph of young people sitting on a stage holding instruments. Three boys are holding guitars, and two are holding accordions. Two ladies on either side. There are streamers and balloons on the wall behind the stage, and a row of chairs in front of the stage facing outwards.

Revelstoke Museum and Archives photograph 5091.

The Sidmouth community hall was a popular place for dances and get-togethers. Teenage musicians from Sidmouth and Arrowhead often provided the music for the dancers.