1955 Press Photo Jacob Malik, The Soviet Ambassador, Presented With Rock

STICK OF ROCK FOR MR. MALIK. A stick Blackpool rock which, instead of being inscribed "Blackpool", had the words "J.B. Malik, U.S.S.R." running right through - was presented to Mr. Jacob Malik, the Soviet Ambassador, after he had flicked the silver switch which set aglow the 350,000 coloured lights of Blackpool's illuminations last night. Keystone Photo Shows:- Mr. Jacob Malik, the Soviet Ambassador - is presented with the stick of Blackpool rock - after he had switched on Blackpool's illuminations last night.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1955.



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