TP64, BDB 86/1/8310 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=10545
no.TP64
Duke & Duchess of York at Walney Bridge
04 Apr 1935
Angled view looking north at the eastern end of Walney Bridge. Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) has just cut a ribbon to declare the bridge free of tolls. Duke of York (Prince Albert, King George VI) and other dignitaries present including Mayor Bram Longstaffe on the right holding the ribbon. Crowd in background. Photographer on left and many people sitting on a tall brick wall behind.
Location: | Barrow-in-Furness. Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/8310 |
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Sankey Number: | TP64 |