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Visit by HM King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
Unknown, 1942, Photograph
Visit by HM King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
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21103
Title
Visit by His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to inspect civil defence units in Edinburgh accompanied by Chief Constable WBR Morren; far left Firemaster Methven?
Description
King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade inspecting members of the Second World War civil defence groups, including the National Fire Service. They are accompanied by Fire Force Commander, Firemaster Muir. The members in the group are wearing uniforms with tin hats and shoulder bags. The King is wearing military uniform, and the Queen, a dress with pearls and a decorative hat. The King and Queen are accompanied by the Chief Constable W.B.R. Morren.
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Unknown
Date
1942
Size
17.0 x 13.7 cm
Type
Photograph
This image is from the collections of the
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
, formerly the Museum of Fire at Lauriston Place.
During World War II many men and women were recruited to groups to form Britain's civil defence. These people included air raid wardens, nurses and fire fighters. The aim was to ensure that Britain would be prepared in the event of an enemy attack.
Exhibitions with this item
Whose Town? Edinburgh during the Second World War
Whose Town? Charles Boog Watson
Museum of Fire Collections
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