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Darlington, Town Hall, Accession proclamation

Proclamation of the Accession of King Edward VIII at the Town Hall, at noon on the 23 January 1936. Proclamation read by the Town Clerk, H Hopkins, accompanied by the Mayor, T E Hudson. The girls in hats forming most of the crowd are from Darlington High School.

People:
Hopkins, H
Hudson, T E
Date:
1936
Period:
1926 - 1950
Place:
Darlington
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Item Type:
photograph
Donor:
Dean, Mrs
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR10365

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