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
Newly chosen mayor Cecil Robins and the town clerk C. W. Parsons in the May of 1955
Cecil Robins greets the Duchess of Kent, Princess MarinaCecil Robins gives his opening speech at the 1955 Bath and West ShowCecil 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 and delegates tour the Launceston trades tent at the 1955 Bath and West Show
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 ShowA group photo for the Bath and West Ball
Cecil Robins greets the Munn and Felton BandCecil Robins greets the Munn and Felton Band
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 RobinsCecil and Gwendoline Robins at the 1955 Jacobstow Carnival
Re-opening of Laneast Chapel in 1956Gwendoline Robins is presented with a bouquet at the 1955 reopening of Laneast Chapel
Re-opening of Congdons Shop Chapel 5 April 1956Re-opening of Congdons Shop Chapel 5 April 1956Cecil 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