QUEEN Elizabeth II’s first visit to Worcester as monarch was part of a busy and choreographed series of visits and events across Britain in April 1957.
A young and beautiful couple, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were welcomed by thousands of Worcestershire people. They travelled from London on the royal train, meeting workers at factories and town halls in Hagley, Oldbury and Brierley Hill; the next day travelling on to Malvern, Ross on Wye and Hereford where they toured the cattle market.
The Guildhall hosted an evening reception for the royal couple, who spent the night on the royal train.
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This photograph from Worcester’s collection shows the Queen being presented with a gift from the Mayor of Worcester.
It was a specially made pair of gloves, a reference to Worcester’s long history as the worldwide centre for glove-making during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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