Blackmore's Diamond Wedding - 20th April 1965

Bideford Veteran Sportsman's Diamond Wedding

William Blackmore first began to date Florence Lee after Sunday evening service at Bideford Parish Church. On Tuesday, Mr and Mrs Blackmore of 20 Rockmount Terrace, Pitt Lane, Bideford, celebrated their diamond wedding.
Mr Blackmore has always been a sportsman. He rowed for Bideford Reds before the first world war. Rugby also claimed his athletic attention, for some years he played for Bideford Scarlets at Sentry Corner. With advancing years, Mr Blackmore took to bowling, and it remains his main sporting interest.
Mr Blackmore spent the whole of his working life in the building trade. For over 30 years he was foreman with Messrs H Glover and Sons, of Bideford and also worked with Messrs Stacey's. One of the buildings he helped construct was High Street Methodist Church. For 18 years Mr Blackmore was a fireman in the town brigade.
Mr and Mrs Blackmore have a family of four - Messres Arthur, John and Alan Blackmore, and Mrs Freda Cross. There are three grandchildren.