Elizabeth Wild (née Elizabeth Flowers) and Florence Ashforth (née Florence Flowers)

I'm not sure what the occasion is, but this photograph of Elizabeth WILD (née Elizabeth FLOWERS) (front row, 4th from the left) and Florence ASHFORTH (née Florence FLOWERS) (front row, 5th from the left) depicts everyone wearing their 'Sunday best'.

Judging by the number of babies, perhaps it was a mass christening? or maybe a 'Whit Walk', since the babies are well wrapped up and the adults are wearing their heavy coats. Whatever the occasion their adult men folk are nowhere to be seen, though more likely, they are all still in the pub, celebrating.

One cannot but admire such a fine collection of hats! One of my main recollections regarding my great grandmother Florence ASHFORTH (née Florence FLOWERS) is that of her hats. Usually large, black, cylindrical and appeared to be made of straw. The hat she is wearing on this occasion is typical of her style.