Since dawn vast throngs had waited in Montreal to see this scene; as the King and Queen stepped through the doorway of Park Avenue station. The previous night police had been forced to clear the station of people who came with blankets; prepared to spend the night. They came again in the early morning; still laden with... more »
La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.
La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.
Since dawn vast throngs had waited in Montreal to see this scene; as the King and Queen stepped through the doorway of Park Avenue station. The previous night police had been forced to clear the station of people who came with blankets; prepared to spend the night. They came again in the early morning; still laden with blankets against the cold; including one old lady who sat by the door for eight hours to see the royal arrival.
![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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Since dawn vast throngs had waited in Montreal to see this scene; as the King and Queen stepped through the doorway of Park Avenue station. The previous night police had been forced to clear the station of people who came with blankets; prepared to spend the night. They came again in the early morning; still laden with blankets against the cold; including one old lady who sat by the door for eight hours to see the royal arrival.<br />
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Picture, 1939<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Jrwee6LbgVI/s/500/500/FILE-39-POL-KING-GEORGE-VI-Visit-PD-111.jpg)
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