'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Brother of the Brush during Derby's 300th

Turnback Tuesday says hello to the “Brother of the Brush” for Derby’s 300th. 
The Committee for Derby’s 300th celebration [in 1975] felt it would be a great idea for the men in Derby to grow facial hair for the celebration. This could be either a beard or a “stache” along with sideburns. 
Apparently, many men grew “Mutton Chops” or thick sideburns. And if you did not comply, you were fined or thrown in the stocks.


Thanks to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history.