The Father Christmas in a large Brixton (South London) department store never soils his hands with such earthly articles as coins. So, in order tht the shop doesn't run at a loss, a coin-change machine has been installed for children to assist them in purchasing gifts, handed out by Santa. Here 9 year old Violet Staunton of Stockwell in London inserts half a crown (2/6d or 12.5p) in the machine before having a few words with the old bearded gentleman. - 8th December 1960