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Queen Elizabeth II, opens the regenerated Spike Island, 1979.
(silent movie)
With thanks to Ray Fenney for the footage.
A sea of happy faces wait to greet the Royal couple on Spike Island
Councillor Ted Gleave was able to give the Queen the benefit of his knowledge on the project she had come to see, while Prince Philip learned some of the history’ of the area from Mrs. Gleave.
The chance of a lifetime as local folk get a close-up look at the Queen.
A moment to remember as young Alicia McPartland hands the Queen a bouquet
A proud moment for two little girls as they walk ahead of the Queen. Viscount Leverhulme and Mayor Cllr. Ted Gleave.
The Queen takes a closer look at a few of the Union Jacks on show
The plaque erected to commemorate the Queen's visit.
The Queen prepares to unveil the West Bank plaque.
A sea of happy faces wait to greet the Royal couple on Spike Island
Credits to the Weekly News.
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