Historical information

Taken at Guildford Villa, which has been demolished, at the wedding of Annie Beckett and Henry Leigh. Background view is to the north with Guildford Road across the photo and
Monserrat' on Mont Albert Road on the horizon.
Identification:
Back row - L to R: Bert Leigh, Katie Beckett, Henry (Harry) Leigh, Annie Beckett, Percy Leigh, Clara Beckett.
Front row - L to R: Mabel Beckett, Elsie Beckett, Arthur Leigh, Winnie Leigh.
The bride was the daughter of Robert Beckett (senior) of Essex Road and the bridegroom was the son of Timothy Leigh, estate agent and architect of Essex Road.
Married at the Wesleyan Church.

Significance

Both the Beckett and Leigh families were significant in the early days of settlement of Surrey Hills.

Physical description

A B&W photo of bridal party comprised of bride, bridegroom, 3 bridesmaids, 3 male attendants and 2 flowergirls against a largely rural background.