Description:Roy Fowler and his wife are pictured with members of Leek Urban District Council. This civic occasion was probably to recognise Mr Fowler's athletic achievements as a long-distance runner. On the front row are left to right: ?, Chairman of Leek Rural District Council, Cllr. Harry Hood, Chairman of Leek Urban District Council , Mrs Fowler, Roy Fowler, ?, ? (possibly Mr Fowler's parents). On the second row are: Stan Gibson, Cllr. Geoff Morton, Cllr. Victor Whiteman, ?, Cllr. George Geston, Cllr. Mrs Scurfield, Cllr. Stanley Smith, ?, ?. On the back row: (next to the post) Mr Robert Newman (Sanitary Inspector), (lady with the hat)?, (tall gentleman with glasses)?.