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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.

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

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…

She is wearing a tiara and carrying a little bouquet.

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

During Bob Batley orchestra concert

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.

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

Presentation of Cup to Shire Horse and owner.

Presentation of flowers to a young woman finishing work at Penzance Telephone Exchange

Presentation of Milocarian Trophy 1948
Headmaster Mr Rising receives the Milocarian Trophy on behalf of Penzance County Grammar School for Boys, winners in 1948.

Woman presenting "Special Award" to boy rider, one of three riders at gymkhana at Newbridge

Presentation of a watch to W.E. Lenten of Alverton, Penzance on his retirement from the Bristol Railways after 45 years service as a fitter. Superintendent Mr T.R. Hall is pictured making the presentation at the maintenance department at Long Rock.…

The preserved steam tug Portwey leaving Totnes for Darmouth on the inaugural river voyage of the newly-formed Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority in 1976.

Garfield Harvey