[Bob Dobson]

I was aware of it. I cannot find a book I seek, but eem to recall that his father was a fine singer too, His brother George lived on Queens Rd and taught piano. At one time he acompanied Kathleen Ferrier

Just imagine - Kathleen Ferrier and Derek Oldham on the same bill. They could well have both appeared at the converzaziones at Ernest St Baptists.