6472, BDB 86/1/1936 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.6472
Royal Visit to Lancaster and Morecambe
16 May 17
King George walking beside man in bowler hat between two long lines of men in hats and caps, A few women behind. An Army officer and civilian on left. A clad industrial building at rear. Brick building on right with men in windows. Man with the king is the same as man at Barrow in 7592. Vickers built Projectile Factory Caton Road, Lancaster and the White Lund Filling factory at Morecambe which were visited on same day. Lancaster Daily Post says 'Passing through Lines of Discharged Soldiers Now Serving the King at the Works' Newspapers indicates this is the Projectile Factory.
6472, BDB 86/1/1936 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.6472
Royal Visit to Lancaster and Morecambe
16 May 17
King George walking beside man in bowler hat between two long lines of men in hats and caps, A few women behind. An Army officer and civilian on left. A clad industrial building at rear. Brick building on right with men in windows. Man with the king is the same as man at Barrow in 7592. Vickers built Projectile Factory Caton Road, Lancaster and the White Lund Filling factory at Morecambe which were visited on same day. Lancaster Daily Post says 'Passing through Lines of Discharged Soldiers Now Serving the King at the Works' Newspapers indicates this is the Projectile Factory.
| Location: | Morecambe | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/1936 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 6472 |
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