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[Visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Bermuda, 24-25 November 1953], 1953-11-24 - 1953-11-25

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/25-46

Scope and Contents

A series of photographs showing Queen Elizabeth's visit to Bermuda in November 1953. The crowded programme of this visit, which began at 10 am on 24 November and ended at 6 am the following morning, is fully described and illustrated in a special issue of The Bermudian (January 1954). This is the main source of the identification of the photographs, which were not previously captioned. Unless otherwise stated, they are 255 x 200 mm prints.

Dates

  • 1953-11-24 - 1953-11-25

Conditions Governing Access

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 archive box(es) (21 images in 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Bibliography

This visit is described at length in: The Royal Visit (1954), 'The Bermudian - souvenir number', vol. XXIV, No. 11, January, pp. 19-51.

General

WS.

Originator(s)

Various

Finding aid date

2004-06-07 16:20:13+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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