3rd Trafford Boys' Brigade - Company History

The 3^rd Trafford Company came into being in 1976 when two companies, the 10^th Manchester and 48^th Manchester were amalgamated. This was brought about by the closure of King Street Methodist Church which was the headquarters for the 10^th Manchester.

The two companies (as with the church congregations) joined together to meet at the premises of the old Moss Park Methodist Church which was renamed Sevenways.

The original company on these premises, the 48^th Manchester, was founded in 1952 by a gentleman called Harry Leeming. He started the company with the backing of the Minister and the Church Council. Harry remained the Captain until 1964.

The 3^rd Trafford are part of the church family at Sevenways and enjoys the support of the church and it’s congregation. We take part in all aspects of church life including worship on our parade services.

Previous Company Captains

(48^th Manchester, 10^th Manchester, 3^rd Trafford)

48^th Manchester, Moss Park Methodist Church

(1952 – 1976)

Mr. Harry Leeming	1952 - 1964
Mr. Stanley Royle	1964 - 1966
Mr. Lester Grant	1966 - 1969
Mr. Samuel Charles	1969 - 1971
Mr. Jim Brown	1971 - 1973
Mr. Samuel Charles	1973 – 1976
Mr. Edward Bates	1976

10^th Manchester, King Street Methodist Church

Mr. Anthony Vaughan

Mr. Parkin

Mr. Jack Lord

3^rd Trafford, Sevenways Methodist Church

(from 1^st September 1976)

Mr. Edward Bates	1976 - 1979
Mr. Samuel Charles	1979 - 1984
Mr. Brian Taylor	1984 -

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