Photos of Wigan
Photos of Wigan
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Wigan Album
Royal Visits
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King George VI visit to Wigan 1937
Photo: Aubrey
Photo: Aubrey
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Item #: 25821
Item #: 25821
King George VI with Queen Elizabeth visiting Wigan, on the Market Square, with the Mayor Ernest Ball and other dignitaries.
Comment by: Albert. on 2nd January 2015 at 10:12
One of my earliest recollections is my mother, unfurling the Union Flag, when we lived in Spring View, and putting it out of the front bedroom window, for the King, and Queen's visit, on this occasion
Comment by: Giovanni on 4th January 2015 at 12:34
I can just make out a copy of Orwells "Road to Wigan Pier" about to be given to Madge by the Mayor!! LOL
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