MPX5086915: The biggest national event in the world of young pianists for two years, the Final of the National Junior Piano Playing Competition 1969, sponsored by the British piano makers, was held at the Purcell Room of the Royal Festival Hall this morning. The winner in the Junior section, 9 year old Francis Rayner from Glamorgan pictured playing an encore after being awarded the first prize. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images