Look what I just found on eBay.....

[Starlight]

At first i thought it was Dusty on the left but then i looked properly and I dont think she is there.

[boztiggs]

No way, thats not dusty


Neil

[IWannaBeABluesSinger]

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Now that I blew up the picture a bit I have my doubts too. Lynn is on the right (I now can see the upturned nose), Riss is in the center. The woman on the left looks too tall - although she is closer to the camera. Because of the angle of her head it's hard to see if her features match Dusty.

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Okay - not Dusty

This is a picture of her replacement.

Just to be sure - does anyone know exactly when Dusty left The Lana Sisters because this picture was taken at JAMES KENYON LTD, BURY IN LANCS, IN AUGUST 1960 according to he listing

Maggie

[daydreamer]

As the Lana Sisters recorded with Dusty in November 1960 and The Springfield's were auditioning for Johnny Franz in April 1961, then presumably it was the beginning of 1961 but I don't think I've ever seen it written anywhere. The picture is confusing because Dusty obviously isn't in it and she should have still been a member in August 1960. Could be a wrong date of course, a little more searching needed methinks

[daydreamer]

I've been doing a little bit of a search and found a couple of quotes connecting Dusty to the Springfields in mid 1960. One said "when Tom Springfield and Tim Feild added Tom's sister Dusty (Mary O'Brien) to their folk act in mid 1960, they renamed themselves The Springfields". And in Lucy O'Brien's book she talks of them doing Butlins and touring in their bus in 1960. So I'd say by the time that photo was taken, Dusty had already officially left the Lana's and was a Springfield. All my presumptions taken from other sources obviously!

[Cas19]

Heres the thimbles I bought, I'm really pleased to have a Dusty one for my collection. I have one or two spare too!



Casx

[Cardiff Bluesgirl]

really pleased you got them Cas, a great addition to your collection.

[jeffery]

"You Don't Own Me !"
But you own some mighty fine thimbles.
Glad you seized the opportunity.

[Corinna]

Congratulations, Cas! How nice you finally got one! Or five.....

[daydreamer]

Pleased to see you finally got one (or five!), pride of place no doubt

[allherfaces]

Bravo Cas

[Cas19]

I thought I'd already put this on, but seems not! Signed to DLT, Dave Lee Travis the 60s DJ.



Casx

[Frans]

If you've got 40 Pounds to spare...

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http://www.ebay.nl/itm/DUSTY-SPRINGFIEL ... 500wt_1139

[IWannaBeABluesSinger]

Here's an item that must be rare, if not one-of-a-kind:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VNTGE-CATHY-MCGOWAN-READY-STEADY-GO-LIVE-APRON-T-V-POP-1960S-MICHAEL-BALL-/250997502094?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a709df08e

Maggie

[Cas19]

I see its ended now Maggie, yes rare indeed.

Casx

[Cas19]

Theres quite a few lots of photos for sale on Ebay at the moment. Heres a few of them.





Casx

[boztiggs]

nice collection!


Neil

[Cas19]

I especially like the one where shes ajusting her hair Neil. Its not one I've seen before.

Casx

[Clive]

don't think these turn up too often, an It Begins Again promotional badge (pin)


http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUSTY-SPRINGFIELD-IT-BEGINS-AGAIN-70s-Vintage-pin-button-Badge?item=130661692664&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6905084324837963256#ht_641wt_1139

[Cas19]

No they don't Clive , though there was one for sale a few months ago. Maybe its the same one.

Casx