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Reflections on the day the Queen came to Swindon by former Mayoress Sheila Fanning

Former Mayoress of Swindon, Sheila Fanning, shares her memories of Her Majesty's visit to Swindon and Lydiard House in November 1997 when she and her late husband, Cllr Maurice Fanning, Swindon's flamboyant Mayor, represented the town.

Sheila recalls the occasion with humour and affection describing light-hearted moments during the day.

'The train pulled in and a small lady with a bright red coat and hat and a beautiful smile stepped on to the platform. As the Lord Lieutenant took her along the line I had almost to pinch myself as it felt so unreal .....'

Years
2022
1997
Type
Recollection
Owner
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on
Saturday 4th June 2022
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Recollections of Queen's visit by Sheila Fanning.pdf
Copyright CALYX
Recollections of Queen's visit by Sheila Fanning.pdf

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