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Canon Valentinas Kamaitis
He was born April 15th, 1924, in the village of Skardupiai. In the large family of Jonas Kamaitis and Marytė Štrimaitytė-Kamaitienė were a son Juozas (shot by the Germans at the beginning of the war), sons Jonas and Antanas (both … Continue reading
Christmas 1957
Christmas was celebrated at the Lithuanian social Club by an annual visit of ‘Kalėdų Senis’. ‘Eglutė’ [Christmas Tree] often took place just after the New Year, within the 12 days of Christmas. As many travelled to the venue by bus, … Continue reading
Large gatherings
Large gatherings of 2-300 people took place in hired halls. The Blackley Insitute on Rochdale Road was used several times until it was demolished. Cheetham Town Hall was then hired until about the early 1980s, when Manchester Council sold it. … Continue reading
Moston Cemetery
St.Joseph’s Roman Catholic Cemetery in Moston, North Manchester, is the final resting place of many Lithuanians. There are two communal sites. Some Lithuanian graves are closeby.
1952: Gathering
Some Club members celebrating in the Lounge, 1952. The Club was at 121 Middleton Road, Higher Crumpsall, then.
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Chairmen of Lithuanian Club
Chairmen of the Lithuanian Club in Manchester Continue reading
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1991: Landsbergis visit
During his visit to the UK in October 1991, Landsbergis found time to visit the Lithuanian Club in Manchester. Continue reading
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After WW2
Lith Club premises changed in 1948 to 121 Middleton Road, Crumpsall. Continue reading
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