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King George VI and the Queens visit to Nuneaton. Seen here chatting with Sir William
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King George VI and the Queens visit to Nuneaton. Seen here chatting with Sir William
King George VI and the Queens visit to Nuneaton. Seen here chatting with Sir William Dugdale, leader of Warwickshire County Council(holding bowler hat & walking stick) Lord Dudley, regional commissioner for civil defence (to Kings left) and L. Edgar Stephens, far right (clerk of Warwickshire County Council.)
25th February 1942
Coventry Telegraph Archive
CT
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
England
Media ID 21463082
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Captured in this historic print is a momentous occasion - the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Nuneaton during World War II. The year was 1942, and amidst the turmoil of war, their presence brought hope and inspiration to the people. In this particular frame, we witness an engaging conversation between His Majesty and Sir William Dugdale, esteemed leader of Warwickshire County Council. Sir William stands tall with his bowler hat and walking stick, exuding authority as he engages in dialogue with the monarch. To King George's left stands Lord Dudley, regional commissioner for civil defence, a figure responsible for ensuring safety during these challenging times. On the far right stands L. Edgar Stephens, clerk of Warwickshire County Council. The image encapsulates not only royalty but also leadership figures who played crucial roles in guiding their community through adversity. Surrounding them is a sea of eager faces from Nuneaton's crowd; ordinary citizens who were fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of their beloved king and queen. This remarkable photograph serves as a poignant reminder of unity and resilience during wartime Britain. It transports us back to that significant day on February 25th when hope filled hearts amid uncertainty.
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