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125 x 205 mm. The caption on the reverse reads: 'Largest of the six British entries and runner-up in class A: M. D. N. Wyatt's 64 foot yawl Bloodhound. Blue Water Classic 1952 No. 4)

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A series of photographs showing the Council Chamber and the Governor addressing the legislative.

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Showing Sir John Cox, Speaker of the house of Assembly, leading members of the House into the Legislative Council Chamber; J. H. P. [Sir Henry] Vesey is followed by Bayard Dill.

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Showing the Governor addressing the legislature. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General. This photograph was reproduced in 'Royal Gazette', 22 October 1953.

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Showing the Governor saluting during his address to the legislature. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General.

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Showing the Governor addressing the legislature. He is bare-headed. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General.

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There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this photograph was taken during Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony and shows guards of soldiers. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Photo by Hall', but is scored out, presumably by the Bermuda News Bureau.

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There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this photograph was taken during Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony and shows guards of soldiers.

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There is no inscription on the print, but judging by the nature of the ceremony and the black arm bands worn by the participants, this photograph was taken during Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony and shows guards of soldiers.

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The Members present at the Executive Council meeting are, left to right: (Sir) Henry Vessey, Unofficial Member; (Sir) Harry Butterfield, Unofficial Member; W. W. Davidson, Colonial Treasurer; (Sir) Raynor Arthur, Colonial Secretary; Sir Alexander Hood, Governor; Major David Huxley, Attorney General; (Sir) Bayard Dill, Unofficial Member; Hereward Watlington, Unofficial Member; Edward Tristram Smith, Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk to the Council.

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A collection of loose prints measuring approximately 240 x 195 mm, with brief captions attached. This event took place during the Queen's world tour of the Commonwealth in 1953-4. Photographs by the Bermuda News Bureau.

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A view looking towards the sea from a point overlooking an unnamed bay, with several aloe vera plants in the foreground and jagged coral rocks on the beach. Exact location unknown. The reverse of the print is stamped with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

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The caption on the reverse of the print reads: 'The arrival: The royal couple alight from British Overseas Airways 'Canopus' and are greeted by his Excellency the Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Alexander Hood. At left are Lady Hood, Miss Rosemary Hood, and Wing-Commander John Fountain; at right, Wing-Commander E. M. Ware'. The print is also annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER-1'.
Note: the last name in this caption has been scored out, it is unclear by whom.

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On the reverse of this print is the following caption supplied by Bermuda News Bureau: 'The Queen inspecting the guard of honour commanded by Major Brownlow Tucker'.
The print is also annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 18'.

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Showing a view of the Queen inspecting the Guard of Honour commanded by Major Browlow Tucker. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 13'.

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Showing the Queen in the Old Town, probably moving towards St. Peter's Church after presentations. The caption 'In the Old town' is handwritten on the reverse of the print, as is the reference 'ER-2'.

Scope and Contents Showing the Queen flanked by Archdeacon John Stow and the Governor, leaving St. Peter's Church. There is a caption on the reverse of the print which reads:'Leaving the square the party walked slowly towards St. Peter's oldest Anglican church in the western hemisphere. The steps of the church were lined by Girl Guides and Brownies. The Queen was greeted by Archdeacon John Stow, rector of St. Peter's, and with him climbed the steps and passed through the portals of the church which...

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Showing the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, in a horse-drawn landau, leaving Government house for the Session House. Bermuda News Bureau have added their caption 'Departure for the Session House'. The print is also annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 27'.

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Showing the Queen and the Governor ascending the steps of the Session House. There is a caption on the reverse which reads: ' In gay spirits Her Majesty and H. E. the Governor, followed by the remainder of the party, arrive at the Parliament buildings'. The print is also annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER-24'.

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Showing a general view looking down from the Session House with the Queen and the Duke about to drive away in the Landau. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER26'.

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Showing a general view looking down from the Session House with the Queen and the Duke about to drive away in the Landau. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER-26'.

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Showing the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh driving in the landau past a group of police, a display of flags and numerous photographers. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER-15'.

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Showing the Queen and the Governor walking from Heyl's Corner to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Albuoy's Point. (N. B. Half an hour's stop at Government House enabled the party to change into less formal clothes). There is a caption on the reverse which reads: 'Arrival at Albuoy's Point', and is annotated with the reference 'ER 28'.

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The caption on the reverse of the print reads: 'the Queen entering the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club with Commodore De Forest Trimingham'. The Governor also accompanies them. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 16'.

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Showing the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh talking to ex-servicemen in the grounds of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 29''.