Mayoral scrapbook of William Bellamy, vol. 2, 1965-1966

Scope and Content

Scrapbook, containing newspaper cuttings, photographs and printed material, relating to the work of, as well as events attended by, William Bellamy as the first Mayor of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (1 December 1965-11 June 1966), including the Dagenham Blind Club Christmas Party (15 December 1965), the official opening of Marks Gate Community Centre (10 December 1965), a visit to Dagenham Hospital (22 December 1965), a fancy dress party at Mansion House, London (15 January 1966), the annual diner of the Bowls Club (5 February 1966), the Wantz Old Age Pensioners' Club Party (8 February 1966), opening of Thames View Youth Centre (7 March 1966) and visit to Dagenite Battery Works (4 April 1966).