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Three men standing in front of Steven Rowland's Mini Waltzer, with one presenting a cheque to another.

Man in centre holding a metal tea-set on a tray. Amongst the men looking on is Archibald Quilter (wearing glasses), manager of the Ritz Cinema, Queen Street, Penzance.

During Bob Batley orchestra concert

Group of people at a dinner where a gentleman is being presented with a transistor radio.

She is wearing a tiara and carrying a little bouquet.

People gathered at the telephone exchange for a presentation to the lady on the right of the photograph (possibly a leaving event?). Beryl Richards is third from the right. See also BR.065 and BR.104.

Presentation to the lady in the centre of the photograph (possibly a leaving presentation?). Beryl is standing behind the lady with the bouquet. See also BR.065 and BR.105.

Annotated on reverse in handwriting, " One of the original "Minors" Miss Sheila Marks being presented with a 4lb box of chocolates by the Mayor of Penzance Mr R.C. Matthews at the ABC Minors 14th Birthday celebration." Also in the photograph are…

L to R: Mayoress Beckerleg, unknown, Christine Richards, (with chocolates), Archibald Quilter, manager, Sarah Robinson (with flowers)
Stamped by Richards Brothers on reverse.

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.

Mr W Prodgers, District Manager, presenting Rosie Bottrell, usherette and cleaner, with an award, other staff looking on.

Leonora Trehair, on the right, manageress of Ritz Bingo Hall, Penzance presenting a prize.
Stamped on the reverse by Richards Brothers, Penzance.
Mrs Trehair was manageress from 1965-1966, before retiring.

Leonora Trehair, manageress, presenting a cheque to a winner. The Ritz Cinema became a bingo hall in 1965, Mrs Trehair retired in 1966.

Presentation of a bouquet and beribboned garden spade to the lady in the centre of the photograph. (Beryl Richards is standing third on the right looking behind her)

Preparation for Parade at unknown location.

Management & Workers at lowering of Cast Cut Stone into final top section of Wolf prior to shipment to Reef in 1863. Final erection took approximately 8 years

Vicar of St Marys