In the morning, the King formerly opened Manchester Royal Infirmary's new building on Oxford Road. He was so impressed with the new facilities that he knighted hospital Chairman, William Cobbett, on the spot.
Here is a photograph of King Edward VII opening the new Manchester Royal Infirmary:
He then travelled to Worsley by car where the party had lunch with the Earl of Ellesmere.
The Review took place on land south of the Bridgewater Canal and temporary bridges were constructed over the canal to allow the Royal party access to the Royal Box and Grand Stands.
Here is a photograph of King Edward VII leaving Worsley New Hall:
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