Description:
A black and white photograph of laying the foundation stone of Hereford Town Hall in 1902. Among the photographers, Mr A. W. DeAth of Leominster, can be seen on the step ladder on the right and Claude W. H. Bustin with white hair (aged about 17, grandson of Richard B Bustin) is on the platform under the tree.There are temporary grandstands with every seat occupied, likewise there are people at every window in the vicinity. There are several mounted yeomanry officers in plumed helmets and a cordon of policemen, as well as a public crowd.