Other groups of people.
I believe this may be a group photograph of a Princetown Choral Society on the occasion of them winning a singing competition. The only two names that I am able to supply at the moment are the lady on the far left , Win Mutton, and the lady on the far right Leonora Worrall (my maternal grandmother). All other suggestions gratefully received!
This sadly damaged photograph is of Princetown Choral Society and is dated 1950. The picture seems to have been taken in the same room as the one at the top of the page (a room yet to be identified). On the rear of the photograph, taken by 'Three Towns Industrial and Commercial Photographers' of 10 Princess Square Plymouth (Tel Plymouth 4841), the only name recorded is that of Eileen Mathew. (Picture courtesy David German.)
A group of school children await the visit of Princess Elizabeth in October 1949. They are pictured at the bottom of the steps leading up to Princetown Town Hall. The building to the left is the barn that once stood slightly to the rear of the Prince of Wales Hotel, roughly in line with the front Car Park entrance. The Exeter and Plymouth Gazette of the 28th of October 1949 recorded the visit thus: "At Princetown The second day of the Royal tour began when the Princess motored from Mothecombe to visit Princetown. Outside the Duchy Hall a guard of honour of Guides and Brownies, and a large crowd, gave her a rousing reception. A box of purple orchids was presented to her by June Stephens. Inside the Hall, 300 Duchy tenants and a distinguished company were awaiting the Princess. She shook hands and spoke with many of them, including Sir Henry Slesser and some long-service members of the Duchy staff. Among those presented to her Royal Highness were Mrs. Stanbury and her son, Mr. Anthony Stanbury, of Teigncombe. being the oldest tenants of Chagford Manor; Rev. R. E. Sadleir (rector of Chagford) and Mrs. Sadleir; and Mr. and Mrs. James Endacott, of Stone Cottage, Frenchbeer. Mr. Endacott is Reeve of Dartmoor for the Duchy of Cornwall."
(Picture courtesy David German.)
(Picture courtesy David German.)
The Duchy of Cornwall Land Agent, Les Mutton stands at the top of the stairs inspecting the 'troops' gathered below. (Image courtesy D. German.)
The Princess descending the steps prior to her departure. (Image courtesy D. German.)
A photo showing the Coronation celebration Concert. Taken in Princetown Town Hall. (Image courtesy D. German.)
A picture showing what I believe is a celebratory dinner for one of the local football teams. Though mostly produced in a very muted natural colour scheme, some elements seem to have been hand painted to bring out the colours. In particular red and white seem to have been emphasised (the red and white balloons for example). Were these colours the ones of the teams kit?
Another sporting team celebration I surmise. Judging by the presence of at least one spectacular bouffant hairstyle being sported in this picture I would date it to the 1960's.
Prince Charles visiting Princetown in the very early 70's or late 60's. The two school teachers to the right of the picture are, I believe, Mrs. Codling and Mrs. Saunders. (Image courtesy D. German.)