TP75, BDB 86/1/8317 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.TP75
Duke & Duchess of York at Walney Bridge
04 Apr 1935
Looking north at eastern end of Walney Bridge. A man in a lawyer style wig, possibly the Town Clerk, addressing the Duke (Prince Albert, King George VI) and Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) and Mayor Bram Longstaffe prior to cutting ribbon to declare the bridge free of tolls. Other dignitaries present. Crowd in background. Many people sitting on a tall brick wall behind. Royal car visible behind group registration EO 5922. slightly blurred.
TP75, BDB 86/1/8317 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.TP75
Duke & Duchess of York at Walney Bridge
04 Apr 1935
Looking north at eastern end of Walney Bridge. A man in a lawyer style wig, possibly the Town Clerk, addressing the Duke (Prince Albert, King George VI) and Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) and Mayor Bram Longstaffe prior to cutting ribbon to declare the bridge free of tolls. Other dignitaries present. Crowd in background. Many people sitting on a tall brick wall behind. Royal car visible behind group registration EO 5922. slightly blurred.
| Location: | Barrow-in-Furness. Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/8317 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | TP75 |
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