A young boy receiving a present from Father Christmas as two clowns watch, at the annual children's Christmas party held in the canteen of Laing's Mill Hill office

Date:
18 Dec 1965
Location:
John Laing And Son Limited, Page Street, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London Authority, NW7
Reference:
JLP01/08/072429
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

On 18th December 1965, 160 children aged 4-7 years attended the annual Laing Sports Club's annual children's Christmas party at Mill Hill. The afternoon included party games, a magic show, a tea, and Christmas carols. Two clowns, G. Shuttleworth and B. Simmons, entertained the children, and presents were distributed by Father Christmas. Older children aged 8-14 years could attend an outing to the Golders Green Hippodrome to see a pantomime of 'Cinderella' on 3rd January 1966. Other regions also hosted parties and events for the children of Laing employees.

This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.

Content

This is part of the Series: JLP01/08 John Laing Photographic Collection Black and White Negatives; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

Keywords

Canteen, Mid 20th Century Office, Childhood, Laing Spirit