Cecil Henry Robins a year as mayor

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With special thanks to Judith Shepherd granddaughter of Cecil Robins.

A look at the mayorship of Launceston pharmacist Cecil Robins and his wife Gwendoline through 1955/56.

Gwendoline and Cecil Robins in 1955 — Gwendoline and Cecil Robins in 1955

Newly chosen mayor Cecil Robins and the town clerk C. W. Parsons in the May of 1955 — Newly chosen mayor Cecil Robins and the town clerk C. W. Parsons in the May of 1955

Cecil Robins is greeted at his mayor choosing ceremony

Cecil Robins greets the Duchess of Kent, Princess Marina — Cecil Robins greets the Duchess of Kent, Princess Marina

Cecil Robins gives his opening speech at the 1955 Bath and West Show

Cecil Robins gives his opening speech at the 1955 Bath and West Show — Cecil Robins gives his opening speech at the 1955 Bath and West Show

Cecil Robins is shown the power station for the 1955 Bath and West Show at Launceston — Cecil Robins is shown the power station for the 1955 Bath and West Show at Launceston

Cecil Robins and delegates tour the Launceston trades tent at the 1955 Bath and West Show — Cecil Robins and delegates tour the Launceston trades tent at the 1955 Bath and West Show

Civic procession for the Bath and West Show June 1955 — Civic procession for the Bath and West Show June 1955

Gwendoline Robins with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Peter and delegates at the civic ball for the 1955 Bath and West Show — Gwendoline Robins with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Peter and delegates at the civic ball for the 1955 Bath and West Show

A group photo for the Bath and West Ball — A group photo for the Bath and West Ball

Cecil Robins greets the Munn and Felton Band — Cecil Robins greets the Munn and Felton Band

Cecil Robins greets the Munn and Felton Band — Cecil Robins greets the Munn and Felton Band

Presentation of seat by Rotary Club to St. Mary's Hospital — Presentation of seat by Rotary Club to St. Mary’s Hospital

Boys Brigade parade down Race Hill with Eric Chapman. Photo courtesy of Gary Chapman.

Boys Brigade parade on the Castle Green with Eric Chapman. Photo courtesy of Gary Chapman.

Crowning of the 1955 Jacobstow Carnival Queen by Gwendoline Robins — Crowning of the 1955 Jacobstow Carnival Queen by Gwendoline Robins

Jacobstow Carnival — Cecil and Gwendoline Robins at the 1955 Jacobstow Carnival

Re-opening of Laneast Chapel in 1956 — Re-opening of Laneast Chapel in 1956

Gwendoline Robins is presented with a bouquet at the 1955 reopening of Laneast Chapel — Gwendoline Robins is presented with a bouquet at the 1955 reopening of Laneast Chapel

Presentation to Mr. Johns on his retirement

1955 Launceston College Speech Day1955 Launceston College Speech Day

Re-opening of Congdons Shop Chapel 5 April 1956

Re-opening of Congdons Shop Chapel 5 April 1956 — Re-opening of Congdons Shop Chapel 5 April 1956

Cecil Robins at the re-opening of Congdons Shop Chapel on the 5th April 1956

Chamber of Trade dinner with Sir Eric and Lady Von Bibra — Chamber of Trade dinner with Sir Eric and Lady Von Bibra

1956 Royal Visit to Cornwall Programme

Plan for the Royal Visit to Launceston in 1956 — Plan for the Royal Visit to Launceston in 1956

Mayor Cecil Robins greets the Queen on her visit to Launceston in May 1956

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at Launceston May 1956

The Queen outside the Guildhall at Launceston May 1956

The Queen signs the Launceston Guestbook.

The Queen signs the Launceston Guestbook.

The Duke of Edinburgh signs the Launceston Guestbook.

The Queen accepts a bouquet from Louise Hore.

The Queen chats with Launceston Mayor Cecil Robins.

Launceston Mayor Cecil Robins walks the Queen around the crowd May 1956

Launceston Mayor Cecil Robins introduces the Queen to Alderman Fitze on her 1956 visit

The Queen greets school children

Launceston Mayor Cecil Robins and the Queen inspect the A.C.T. May 1956

The Queen at Launceston Railway Station in May 1956.

The Queen at Launceston Station — The Queen at Launceston Station where she is about to embark onto the Royal Train in 1956

The Queen alights the Royal Train at Launceston in 1956

The Queen alights the Royal Train at Launceston in 1956

A civic photograph at the time of the 1956 Royal visit.

Mayor Cecil Robins and his Mayoress Gwendoline Robins pose for a civic photo at the time of the Royal visit in 1956.

Mayor Cecil Robins and his Mayoress Gwendoline Robins pose for a civic photo at the time of the Royal visit in 1956.

Mayoress Gwendoline Robins greets a delegate at the civic reception for the Royal visit in 1956.

Mayor Cecil Robins at the civic reception at the time of the Royal visit in 1956.

Mayor Cecil Robins at the civic reception at the time of the Royal visit in 1956.

All photo’s courtesy of Judith Shepherd.

A civic dinner group

Launceston Mayor Cecil Robins and his wife pose for a civic dinner group

Launceston Mayor Cecil Robins and his wife and Mayoress Gwendoline in 1956

Launceston Mayor Cecil Robins and his wife pose for a civic group

Cecil Robins chats to delegates.

Stuart Luttrell Peter and Launceston Mayor Cecil Robins

Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Pascoe by Mayor Cecil Robins

St. John Ambulance Cadets Bazaar 1956 — LauncestonSt. John Ambulance Cadets Bazaar 1956

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