15-year-old violinist Ruth Fishgold of Mossley Hill, Liverpool, receives a gold medal from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music for her proficiency with the bow. – Vintage Photograph

On January 26th, 1959, 15-year-old Ruth Fishgold of Mossley Hill, Liverpool, was awarded a gold medal from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music for her proficiency with the bow. Ruth achieved the highest recorded marks in Britain and Northern Ireland. The medal was awarded for her first publication in the evening papers of Tuesday, January 27th, 28th, 1959.On January 26th, 1959, 15-year-old Ruth Fishgold of Mossley Hill, Liverpool, was awarded a gold medal from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music for her proficiency with the bow. Ruth achieved the highest recorded marks in Britain and Northern Ireland. The medal was awarded for her first publication in the evening papers of Tuesday, January 27th, 28th, 1959.

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ON THE GOLD STANDARD Jan 26 th 1959 PAR 75344-1 (PNR-G) ON THE GOLD STANDARD Her proficiency with the bow has brought a gold medal to RUTH FISHGOLD, of Mossley Hill, Liverpool, 15-year-old violinist with the National Youth Orchestra. The medal was awarded by the Associated Board of the Royal Schoals of Music. Ruth gained the highest recorded marks in Britain and Northern Ireland. Jan 26th 1959 PAR 75344-1 (PNR-G) FOR FIRST PUBLICATION IN EVENING PAPERS OF TUESDAY, JAN. 27th 28 JAN 1959