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George V and Queen Mary visited the castle on 8 July 1912, only to return the following day to offer condolences to the families of the 35 men lost in the huge explosions at Cadeby Colliery.

Over the years, the Parks Department has been responsible for many fine floral displays commemorating special events.

Parkstone Park, which opened in 1888, was originally Three Acre Field.

Those who come to Hampton Court Palace by way of Bushy Park or from Kingston enter through the Lion Gates, which face the end of the splendid avenue of chestnut trees.

The wing nearest to us was removed in the early 17th century to obtain a view over the park. Queen Elizabeth visited in 1578, and the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1864.

The vehicles which the traders have used to bring their wares can be seen in the foreground; often these were parked outside the Market Place in Queens Road.

Here we have a good view of the large house which has welcomed so many kings, queens and princes over the years.

The vehicles which the traders have used to bring their wares can be seen in the foreground; often these were parked outside the Market Place in Queens Road.

At the southern end of the High Street the road branched to the east into Saffron Lane, later known as Queen Street.

At the time of the opening of the Leeds Town Hall in 1858, an arch commemorating Queen Victoria's visit was erected in north Leeds.

Yet the Bailiwick at times of public celebrations, such as Queen Victoria's Golden and Diamond Jubilees, and with the help of public donations, never forgot the poor, usually in the form of

In 1954 the old railway station buildings (where the car park is today outside the Albany) were replaced by the present booking office on London Road, and the platforms moved up to the other side

It was also a chance for the crowds to see and cheer the newly elected Dolphin Queen, whose duties throughout her year of office would include attending many other social functions in the town

As we can see from all the parked cars, petrol is flowing again after wartime rationing.

As we can see from all the parked cars, petrol is flowing again after wartime rationing.

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone opened a Methodist church in Langdon Hills, and in the following year the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited Kingswood Junior School, officially opened Gloucester Park

Queen's Park took the lead in forming the Scottish Football Association in 1873.

Car parking was also problematical, and when the former market site became available the wheels of progress began to move.

The most famous was that which stopped very small children working down the coal mines - the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus in London marks a nation's gratitude.

Touring theatrical companies and concert parties played at the Queen's Hall (see 69242, pages 76- 77), including famous names such as Pavlova and her ballet company, and Solomon the pianist.