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Opportunity Knocks, Winners, 11th October 1956. Arthur Cooper, Lorry driver from Essex
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Opportunity Knocks, Winners, 11th October 1956. Arthur Cooper, Lorry driver from Essex
Opportunity Knocks, Winners, 11th October 1956. Arthur Cooper, Lorry driver from Essex, who plays the Dulcimer, and Phyllis Gillingham, Secretary from Twickenham who plays the Accordion. They have won a trip to the United States to play and be seen on Lou Goldbergs regional amateur hour, syndicated to over 100 stations in America
Henry How
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Opportunity Knocks, Winners, 11th October 1956 - Arthur Cooper and Phyllis Gillingham Embark on a Musical Journey to the United States
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. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the golden era of entertainment in the 1950s. Meet Arthur Cooper, a humble lorry driver hailing from Essex, and Phyllis Gillingham, a talented secretary from Twickenham. These two extraordinary individuals have just achieved an incredible feat - winning the prestigious Opportunity Knocks talent show on October 11th, 1956. Arthur's dulcimer melodies and Phyllis' accordion skills captured the hearts of audiences across Britain during their unforgettable performance. Their remarkable talent has now earned them an opportunity of a lifetime - a trip to the United States! Lou Goldberg's regional amateur hour awaits them with open arms as they prepare to showcase their musical prowess on over 100 syndicated stations across America. As they embark on this thrilling journey filled with anticipation and dreams come true, Arthur and Phyllis symbolize the triumph of ordinary people pursuing their passions against all odds. This heartwarming photograph captures not only their joyous expressions but also serves as a testament to the power of television programs like Opportunity Knocks in providing aspiring talents with life-changing opportunities. Henry How's masterful composition immortalizes this momentous occasion in history when music transcended borders and brought together communities worldwide. Let us celebrate these unsung heroes who
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