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TP65X, BDB 86/1/8312 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.TP65X
Duke & Duchess of York at Walney Bridge
04 Apr 1935
Looking north at eastern end of Walney Bridge. Mayor Bram Longstaffe behind microphones making a speech in front of the Duke (Prince Albert, King George VI) and Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) prior to cutting ribbon to declare the bridge free of tolls. Other dignitaries present. Crowd in background. Photographer on left and many people sitting on a tall brick wall behind. Royal car visible behind group.
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TP65X, BDB 86/1/8312 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.TP65X
Duke & Duchess of York at Walney Bridge
04 Apr 1935
Looking north at eastern end of Walney Bridge. Mayor Bram Longstaffe behind microphones making a speech in front of the Duke (Prince Albert, King George VI) and Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) prior to cutting ribbon to declare the bridge free of tolls. Other dignitaries present. Crowd in background. Photographer on left and many people sitting on a tall brick wall behind. Royal car visible behind group.
Location: | Barrow-in-Furness. Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/8312 |
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Sankey Number: | TP65X |