Rushden Research Group: Ernest Bandey

Ernest Bandey

Ernest Collins Bandey was born at Rushden in 1889, the eldest child of Josiah and Mary. His parents came from Ravesden and Cotton End near Bedford, Josiah having found work here as a clicker in the shoetrade, and they also had four girls. 'Ern' worked in the shoetrade, and he was also an amateur photographer.

At Xmas 1918 he issued this postcard entitled 'Peeps at Home', so perhaps it was for families to send out to their soldier sons. Ernest lived in Brookfield Road, close by the Mission Church. Other noted postcards by Ernest were taken at the dedication of the War Shrine in Wellingborough Road and the Mission church lads brigade.

Ernest also took a photograph of the CWS factory boys when they went off to war in 1914

Rushden Echo, 18th January 1918, transcribed by Kay Collins

The Soldiers at Hinwick Auxiliary Hospital were yesterday week entertained by the parishioners to tea in the schoolroom, Mrs. R. R. B. Orlebar and the staff being also present. Mr. E. C. Bandy’s party from Rushden gave an excellent programme, and games were also indulged in.

Rushden Echo, 28th April 1922, transcribed by Kay Collins

PresentationOn the occasion of his marriage recently, Mr. Arthur Perkins, of the Mission Cricket Club, and a cricketer for many years, was presented on Tuesday by Mr. E. C. Bandey (secretary of the Mission C.C.) on behalf of the members with a handsome arm chair. Mr. Bandey expressed the hearty good wishes of the Club for Mr. and Mrs. Perkins’s happiness and prosperity. Mr. Perkins suitably acknowledged the gift.