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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.
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 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
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
The youngsters of West Bank Primary School prove that they will be in good voice for Her Majesty's visit on Friday afternoon, the banner is all their own work.
Credits to the Weekly News.
The viewing platform 1982.
This map shows Her Majesty's Spike Island visit.
Space for invalid cars, youth services and West Bank Primary School is beside the Grandstand. Public toilets are in Short Street, next to Hughes & Treleaven Ltd.
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