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BIRKBECK, GEORGE F. CR

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4 x B/W prints of bust portraits of George Birkbeck. (a) A youngish man with dark slicked back hair. He is wearing a dark jacket and waistcoat with a soft collared shirt and tie. (b) Similar portrait, with striped soft shirt and tie with tie pin. Printed beneath [BIRKBECK 1939-40]. (c) Same image [BIRKBECK 1946-47]. (d) Similar portrait, of an older man. He is wearing a striped jacket with a white collared shirt and plaid tie. Printed beneath [BIRKBECK 1950-51].

Historical information

George Frederick Birkbeck lived in 18 Servetus Street, Swanbourne. He married Annie Johnstone in 1929. Ran the Ascot Dairy on Servetus Street (which continued until the 1980s).

He was a Claremont Councillor from 1938-1951 for the South Ward.

Children: Valerie

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cwa-org-28--14-26-a-d

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Sunday, 8 February, 2026

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