Local men on their way to vote at Ellwood School in the 1950s. The shadow of the school roadside barrier can be seen on the ground.

Left to right: 1 Matt Hoare, 2 Albert Powell, 3 (at back), 4 Billo Nash.

Matt Hoare, the owner of the pony and cart, was the finder of a the Neolithic axehead mentioned in "Archaeology in Dean" by Cyril Hart.

John Belcher added that this was the 1945 general election.

Thanks also to Rhona Hill.

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