Photographs Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1979.17.1 |
Object Name |
Photograph |
Title |
Photograph, Royal Visit, 1939 |
Date |
6 June 1939 |
Year Range from |
1939 |
Year Range to |
1939 |
Description |
B&W. Glossy. White Border. Queen walking down steps, King is standing to Queen's right. Mayor Taylor standing at top of steps. Gentlemen standing, one a royal mounted policeman; building in background. Written across photo: "ROYAL VISIT, JUNE 6, 39" |
Notes |
Historic Context - Royal Visit, 1939 In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) toured Canada. It was the first time a reigning monarch had come to Canada. On June 6 their visit brought them to Guelph. As their train arrived in Guelph, the royal couple was greeted by Mayor Taylor, playing kiltie bands, an ovation of thousands of adults and children, and were guarded by hundreds of war veterans. Updated 2022 |
People |
Taylor, William |
Search Terms |
Royal Visits |
Subjects |
COSTUME - FEMALE COSTUME - MALE COSTUME - MILITARY SPECIAL EVENTS - ROYALTY |
Collection |
Photographs |