The action takes place in the kitchen-living room of a farmhouse in the Hope Valley, in this play by Sheffield-born Dr L. Du Garde Peach. Although we haven’t yet found a full synopsis, a sudden interest in archaeology and the lucrative possibilities of old iron is the basis of the plot
The revival of the society took another step forward, with this play. The review reports that there were capacity houses for each performance in the Norfolk Hill Methodist Chapel, with people actually being turned away
Betty Bellamy produces. All the actors were praised in the review. Stage managers Victor Bellamy and Frank Skinn were commended for their scenery, particularly for the detail of the views through the window and the door
We have only one photo so far
The society’s finances also improved, with the bank balance increasing (in today’s money) from £280 a year ago, to over £1,100 now
