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Description: | During their visit to English Steel Corporation, River Don Works Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. Duke odf Edinburgh were invited to inspect the Siemens Melting Department where the tapping of a melting furnace was in process; the Heavy Forge to view the process of forging ingots and then to the South Machine Shop - a display of finished products displayed on route. Throughout the visit opportunity was provided for the Royal couple to talk informally with workmen and women who they will see at work.
For more information about the visit Wednesday 27th October 1954 see Sheffield Royal Visit 1954 Local Studies Ref: 942.74 SSTQ; Souvenir of the Visit of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, English Steel Corporation Ltd. Ref: 388.4 SSTF also The Star Royal Visit Edition Ref: MP 282 L | Format: | Please select | License: | Please select |
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Publisher: | Please select | Rights holder: | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd | Subjects: | Sheffield | Source: | Sheffield Images | Identifier: | http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend... | Language: | Please select | Format: | Please select | Go to resource |
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