The Governor of Bermuda signing a document, with O. R. Arthur standing by him. Hood (1888-1980) was a doctor who ended a military career as Director of Army Medical Services, 1941-48. He was Governor of Bermuda from 1949 until his retirement in 1955. Sir Winston Churchill commented 'I like Hood' and Lord Moran wrote of him: 'Hood is a full-blooded red-faced Scot with no neck to speak of, as if he had stepped down from a Raeburn portrait for our correction'.

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.

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.

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.

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 shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

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 shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

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 shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

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 shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

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 shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. Print stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

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 shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

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.

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 a group inside Government House. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Royal Gazette Photo'.

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 shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau.'

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 shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

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 shows a distant view of Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house. The print is stamped on the reverse with 'Bermuda News Bureau'.

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 shows Queen Elizabeth's accession ceremony outside Government house.

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.

Dinner, with Sir Winston Churchill and the Governor on the top table and Raynor on the right.