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A group photo of seven people formally dressed. It is noted on the reverse of the card, and by Mr Chrystal, that this is the official opening of the Girls' High School new Science block showing the dignitaries gathered on the roof of the building. Photographed by G.A. Gearey, Brereton Road, Bedford. Printed by Thomas Illingworth & Co. Card is postally unused.

Dated 20 May 1927

From: 1927 To: 1927

The individuals, from left to right, are Miss Campbell (Head of Science Staff), G.P. Allen (Architect), Miss K. Westaway (Headmistress), G.H. Barford (Mayor), The Duchess of Atholl (Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education), Reverend C.F. Farrar and G.C. Walker (Governor). Mr Chrystal has noted that the Duchess opened the building officially with a silver key in the presence of the Mayor in full regalia, the Governor in top hat and tails; the staff in academic dress and Miss Westaway in scarlet doctor's attire.

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Allen, George P.,
Barford, Gilbert Henry,
Atholl, Duchess of,
Farrar, Charles Frederick,
Walker, G C,
Westaway, Kate

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