Description: Mr Corden was Surveyor of Highways for Belper Rural District Council. He is shown receiving a retirement gift of a watch from William Roberts (road foreman) who was the oldest employee, aged 84. Mr Corden had to retire due to the Local Government Act of 1929. The watch is inscribed 'From workmates and friends as a token of the esteem held for Mr Corden and regret at his relinquishing the office of Surveyor of Highways.'