A tennis match was played between Wolverhampton and Tilburg.

The photograph shows the Burgomeister of Tilburg, Baron van Voorst tot Voorst, meeting (from left to right) Peggy Laurie, Hazel Peace, Betty Westworth and Jill Cook.

The photograph shows the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Alderman Ted Lane, playing hockey with Tilburg’s Burgomeister. It was proposed that the twinning was resurrected. The British Council and Percy Pugh of Orchard Crescent, Merry Hill, are mentioned.

Welcome ceremony. The Mayor, Alderman W. Lawley, can be seen in the centre of the photograph.

These photographs have been catalogued and digitised thanks to the kind generosity and support of Kathy and Patricia Hughes.

Swimmers and officials.

Several members had brought back Dutch clogs. The photograph includes the Mayor, Alderman W. Lawley.

The Mayor of Wolverhampton had presented them with their family tandem bicycle.

Children from Wolverhampton and Tilburg school children broadcasting. The photograph shows Margaret Bacon at the microphone, and also includes Percy Edgar and the Mayor and Mayoress of Wolverhampton, Alderman and Mrs W. Lawley.

Staff of the paymaster’s office putting on makeup in preparation for a concert for visitors from Tilburg.