https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=4280

no.7592

Interior Of Vickers Gun Shop

May 1917

King George V on the right proceeding past finished guns in the Howitzer shop. Man in Bowler hat is Sir James McKechnie, a Vickers director. Behind him is the Queen. See 7216

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=4280

no.7592

Interior Of Vickers Gun Shop

May 1917

King George V on the right proceeding past finished guns in the Howitzer shop. Man in Bowler hat is Sir James McKechnie, a Vickers director. Behind him is the Queen. See 7216

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow Island Ward Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/2396
Sankey Number: 7592

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