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In the Pavilion Theatre, on the promenade.

A photograph of Sennen harbour, taken in September 1896, showing a number of fishermen and their boats. The round building was originally built in 1876 to house the capstan wheel that was used to winch boats up the harbour slipway.
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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.

Penzance Operatic Society

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

Actors named on the back of the photograph are Joe Denley, Douglas Williams and Danny Johns.

Actors named on the back of the photograph are Reg Harvey and Anne Murray.

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

Actors named on the back the photograph are Alan Broom, Geoffrey Page, Elise Harvey, George North and Eric Dale

Group of dignitaries attending the Blessing of the Mead by local churchman in Gulval (Roskow)

Written on the back of the print by Serena Wadham, 'Chistian Aid Week Chelsea. 233a. Orthodox Jewish Children 233b

Written on the back of the print by Serena Wadham , 'French school train. VIC X'
French school children arriving at Victoria Station.

Polly Elwes with children

Written on the back of the print by Serena Wadham , 'Adela; Vic IX; tests.
Portrait shots of Adela and Serena Wadham

Durham
Musicians arriving and rehearsing

Written on the back of the print by Serena Wadham ,' Dog & ice cream; tramps etc. VIC VIII'
candid shots of public in Victoria Station. 2 identical print sheets

Taking tea
Dressing before concert

Two contact sheets showing musicians at Durham

Pedestrians, buses, architecture

Written on the back of the print by Serena Wadham, ' Vic VII Golden Arrow etc. W/As: girl w. Rucksack'