Waiting for the Queen

1953

Waiting for the Queen's drive past outside Weedon's Air Force base, 1953 - My Mum and I. My mother is wearing white gloves in honour of the Queen. She is standing half way along. I am seated looking at her.

Area: Other / Wider Canterbury

Contributor: Wendy Murray

Source: Entry in the 2017 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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Reference ID: CCL-PH17-078

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