Tuesday 20 January 2015

King Edward VII visits Worsley New Hall: July 1909

In July 1909, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visited Worsley New Hall on 6th July 1909. The occasion was a Review of the East Lancashire Division of the Territorial Army in the grounds of the Hall.

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:

http://goodneighbourschorlton.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/mri-02.jpg

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:

http://usir.salford.ac.uk/23051/2/The_King_Leaving_Worsley_Hall_1909.jpg

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