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Durham City, Sherburn Road Estate, royal visit
Visit of King George V and Queen Elizabeth to Durham, 24th February 1939. Visiting the new housing estate at Sherburn Road, Gilesgate, the Queen is greeted by the mayor, Wilfred Edge. Beamish Museum photograph.
People:
Edge, Wilfred
Elizabeth, Queen Mother
George Vi, King
Elizabeth, Queen Mother
George Vi, King
Date:
1939
Period:
1926 - 1950
Place:
Durham City
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You can see a history of Durham City at the Keys to the Past website.
The Keys to the Past (www.keystothepast.info) website provides access to a complete record of archaeological and historical sites in County Durham and Northumberland.
Item Type:
photograph
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR01045
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