From left to right

1. Aunt Kate.......who married Jack Brenkley. They lived in Horden.

2. Aunt Elizabeth who became a Methodist Deaconess. She married a Methodist Minister named Henry Norman Sloan (know as 'Tot'. They lived all over the country.

3. Samuel Davies (Colin's Grandfather who he never knew). Married Martha Ann (nee Dockray) to the right of the photo. They lived in Thornley.

4. (At the rear) Aunt Maggie.....married to Fred Bradley who was a Joiner at Thornley pit. They lived in Dunelm Road, Thornley.

5 (Front) William Davies (or Bill...Colin's Dad). Looks to be aged about 7???.

6. Martha Ann (nee Dockray) .....Samuels 2nd wife. Hs first wife died in 1904.