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no.7217

The Royal Train At Furness Abbey 1917

17 May 1917

A group of people meeting the King and Queen at Furness Abbey station in front of the Royal Train. The backs of three officers mask the Queen (in the floral hat). Possibly Mr Aslett, General Manager of the Furness Railway, visible on the left, facing camera. A second group and dog visible on the right.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9059

no.7217

The Royal Train At Furness Abbey 1917

17 May 1917

A group of people meeting the King and Queen at Furness Abbey station in front of the Royal Train. The backs of three officers mask the Queen (in the floral hat). Possibly Mr Aslett, General Manager of the Furness Railway, visible on the left, facing camera. A second group and dog visible on the right.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness Newbarns Ward Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/7005
Sankey Number: 7217

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Album Number: Album 09 7127-7476 local views

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