Visit of George V and Queen Mary to South Wales,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 SCRAPBOOK 10.
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls005332105
      (alternative) ISYSARCHB18
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1912, June 24-28.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

24 June 1912, pp. 3-7: Description of decorations in Cardiff and preparations for the visit of their Majesties. 25 June 1912, pp. 9-29: Description and photographs of civic reception for their Majesties at Cardiff. Knighthood of the Lord Mayor. 26 June 1912, pp. 31-73: Description and photographs of: laying the foundation-stone of the National Museum of Wales; visit and inspection of Cardiff University; visit and inspection of Llandaff Cathedral; and visit and inspection of Caerphilly Castle. 27 June 1912, pp. 75-109: Tour of the mining valleys: inspection of the Lewis Merthyr Collieries; inspection of the Rhondda Valleys Rescue Station; reception at Treherbert; presentation of addresses at Pontypridd; visit to Dowlais - luncheon at Dowlais House and inspection of the steel works; presentation of addresses at Merthyr; reception at Hirwaun; and presentation of addresses at Aberdare and Mountain Ash. 28 June 1912, pp. 111-119: Honours and decorations conferred. Visit to King Edward VII's Hospital. Departure from Cardiff.

Note

Preferred citation: SCRAPBOOK 10.

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