TP71, BDB 86/1/8315 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.TP71
Duke & Duchess of York at Walney Bridge
04 Apr 1935
Looking north-west at eastern end of Walney Bridge. Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) just about to cut a ribbon to declare the bridge free of tolls. Duke of York (Prince Albert, King George VI) and other dignitaries present including Mayor Bram Longstaffe on the right holding the ribbon. Brass band on right. Crowd in background. Motion camera on right and people standing on roof of old munitions building complex above.
TP71, BDB 86/1/8315 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.TP71
Duke & Duchess of York at Walney Bridge
04 Apr 1935
Looking north-west at eastern end of Walney Bridge. Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) just about to cut a ribbon to declare the bridge free of tolls. Duke of York (Prince Albert, King George VI) and other dignitaries present including Mayor Bram Longstaffe on the right holding the ribbon. Brass band on right. Crowd in background. Motion camera on right and people standing on roof of old munitions building complex above.
| Location: | Barrow-in-Furness. Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/8315 |
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| Sankey Number: | TP71 |
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