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Archibald Durrant Quilter (1899-1986) was the manager of the Ritz Cinema, Queen Street, Penzance for over 25 years. He retired in 1964.

Leonora Trehair, known as Nora, worked closely with Archibald Quilter at the Ritz Cinema in Queen Street, Penzance. She started as a cashier, was promoted to assistant manageress, before becoming manageress when Mr Quilter retired. The Ritz was then…

Aerial shot of Kynance Cove

Image of coastal path west of Lizard Point, known as Pastel or Pistol Cove.

Children's Fancy Dress Competition at the Ritz Cinema, Queen Street, Penzance. It is annotated on the reverse, with some of the information missing. The Mayor of Penzance Councillor S. Peak is presenting prizes to the children with Father Christmas.…

Nina Vague (nee Bottrell) collecting a bunch of flowers from the Mayor and Mayoress of Penzance at the Ritz Cinema. Archibald Quilter, manager of the cinema is on the right holding a microphone.

Coco the clown (on the left) with another performer at Theatre Royal, Plymouth.
Photograph taken by Richards Brothers, Penzance

Coco the clown meeting children including Nina Vague (nee Bottrell, centre) at the Ritz cinema, Penzance. On the wall is a poster for Hercules Unchained, which was released in July 1960. The photograph was taken by Richards Brothers, Penzance.

Group of soldiers waring medals
This is a photo of a mounted photo.

Christmas Fancy Dress Competition at the Ritz Cinema, Penzance, Leonora Trahair (assistant manageress) and Archibald Quilter (manager) are standing on the extreme left. On the reverse, the image is annotated "Nina is the Red Indian" and Nina Vague…

Christmas Fancy Dress Competition at the Ritz Cinema, Penzance. The manageress Leonora Trehair is standing on the left, back row. Nina Vague, (nee Bottrell) is dressed as a poodle. A boy on the left in front of Mrs Trehair is holding an 1965 Eagle…

Christmas Fancy Dress Competition at the Ritz Cinema, Penzance. Archibald Quilter, manager, is standing next to Father Christmas in the back row.