Borough of Bedford mayoralty of WE Sowters 1919-1920 and 1920-1921, and later papers

Inside front cover:

Photograph of W E Sowter in Mayoral robes.

Photographer Kingham's Studio, Bedford. n.d[c1919

Page:

1. Photograph of Mrs Sowter. Photographer Kingham's Studios, Bedford

2. Photograph captioned 'Three Cheers for the Mayor', showing W E Sowter celebrating his election. Photographer G A Gearey, Bedford. n.d[c1919]

3. Newspaper cutting re election of Mayor and his speech. n.d[c1919]

4-14. Letters of congratulation to the Mayor and Mayoress. Includes letter from W H Allen, Queens Engineering Works. Nov 1919

15-17. Cuttings about Bedford Electricity Extension Scheme. 1919 - 1925

18. Photograph of Mayor and other dignitaries outside Bedford Town Hall, waiting to welcome home returning soldiers. Photographer G A Gearey, Bedford. Dec 1919

19. Menu for luncheon given to the Officers and Men representing the 54th Divisional Signal Co. R.E. on their return from active service, at the Town Hall, Bedford, with list of dignitaries and signatures. 9 Dec 1919. Menu for reunion dinner of the 1st East Anglian Field Company R .E. With concert programme, sketches, list of battles, and list of the dead. Printed by C F Timaeus, Bedford. 13 Dec 1919

20. Newspaper cutting re welcome home of soldiers. Programme for the banquet given for the Officers and men of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Garrison Battalions of the Bedfordshire Regiment on their return from active service. Town Hall. 12th Jan 1920

21-24. Newspaper cuttings re the Bedford housing problem. 1920

25. Copy of letter to Mr Stimson, Town Clerk, from F Kellaway, re the pushing forward of building in the Bedford area. 1919

26. Letters re the push for four hundred extra houses and the eventual success of the campaign. Apr - May 1920

28-29. Invitations to the Mayor and Mayoress and postcard example of the Christmas card they sent. Dec 1919

30. Newspaper cuttings upon W E Sowters retirement from Mayoralty. Nov 1921

31-35. Letters to W E Sowter expressing thanks for his work on his relinquishing the position of Mayor. Includes letter from Lawrence Roberts, Manager of Meltis. Feb 1922

36-38. Newspaper cuttings and letters re the presentation to W E Sowter at the end of his time as Mayor. 1922

39. Menu and toast list of complimentary dinner held for Alderman W E Sowter at the Dujon restaurant, Bedford.

40-42.Letters re the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company and the Superannuation Bill. 1924

43.Letter to W E Sowter mentioning his appointment as Justice of the Peace. July 1925 Letter to W E Sowter on his retirement from the London Midland & Scottish Railway Company, mentioning his service on the Royal Train, from J H Follows, Vice President. Oct 1930

44-47.Newspaper cuttings and letters re W E Sowter's resignation as Alderman, including letter from G H Barford, Mayor. Sept - Oct 1927

48-49.Newspaper cuttings about retirement and obituaries for W E Sowter. 1930 -1953

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