Royal visit to Clydeside
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Royal visit to Clydeside
Workers at the Fairfield Shipbuilding Yard cheer the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary (not in picture) during a royal visit to Glasgow Date: July 1914
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Builders Cheer Clydeside Fairfield Glasgow Shipbuilding Yard
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of excitement and pride as the workers of the Fairfield Shipbuilding Yard in Glasgow welcome the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary during their royal visit in July 1914. The Fairfield Shipyard was a hub of industrial activity and innovation during this period, and the workers took great pride in their work and the role they played in Scotland's maritime and shipbuilding history. The image shows a sea of workers, their faces filled with anticipation and joy, gathered along the shoreline to catch a glimpse of the royal couple as they arrived by ship. The men, dressed in their work clothes and caps, stand shoulder to shoulder, their hands raised in a cheer. The women and children in the crowd are dressed in their Sunday best, adding to the festive atmosphere. The arrival of the royal visitors was a significant event for the people of Glasgow and the Clydeside community. It was a chance to showcase their city and their industry to the world, and to bask in the presence of their monarch and queen. The visit was also an opportunity for the workers to connect with their leaders and to feel a sense of pride in their contribution to the nation's economy and military might. This photograph is a precious reminder of a bygone era, a time when the shipbuilding industry was at the heart of Scotland's industrial identity, and when the people of Glasgow took great pride in their work and their community. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Clydeside workers and their unwavering dedication to their craft.
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