A local reader has been in touch to see if any fellow Journal readers recognise the couple pictured above.

She says: “An elderly friend, who lives in Publow, Pensford, found this photograph amongst her possessions, and wonders if anyone recognises this couple. She believes the picture was taken outside the Pelican pub in Chew Magna.

“Please email me if you can put my friend’s mind at ease, and I will pass it on: [email protected]”