no.TP67

Duke & Duchess of York at Walney Bridge

04 Apr 1935

Looking north at eastern end of Walney Bridge. Mayor Bram Longstaffe beside 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. Man in dress coat and hat holding ceremonial mace on left. Crowd in background some wearing fur coats. Many people sitting on a tall brick wall behind.