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Royal Visit to Lancashire. Pathe News, 1938. Blackburn, Preston, Lytham St.Annes,
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"Royal Tour in Lancashire".
Produced by Pathe News, 1938.
Duration: 1 minute 12 seconds
Various shots of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their 1938
tour of industrial Lancashire, meeting people and being welcomed by crowds of
cheering, flag-waving locals. The commentator mentions that the royal couple are
accompanied by Lord Derby and Sir Samuel Hoare.
Scenes include:
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The King and Queen meet disabled ex-servicemen at Blackburn.
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After leaving the County Hall at Preston, the King and Queen are driven
to Moor Park, Preston to inspect 2,500 members of the British Legion.
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Then they head towards the sea, arriving at the Pier forecourt in St
Annes-on-the-Sea.
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Then on to Blackpool where they are driven along the promenade with
Blackpool Tower in the background.
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They meet the Mayor of Blackpool at the Town Hall, then drive off
again.
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