The King and Queen during their visit to Sheffield to inspect the blitz damage in Sheffield in January 1941placeholder image
The King and Queen during their visit to Sheffield to inspect the blitz damage in Sheffield in January 1941

Sheffield history: Nine pictures of Royal visits to South Yorkshire and Derbyshire by King George VI

Tim Hopkinson
By Tim Hopkinson
Published 8th Feb 2022, 12:49 GMT

King George VI was a symbol of courage and strength during World War II.

The King and wife Queen consort Elizabeth visited Sheffield several times, including in 1941 to view the damage inflicted during the Blitz of December 1940.

Seventy years after his death, we look back on some of those visits to the city and surrounding area.

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King George VI and the Queen Mother walking to the saddling enclosure to see Angelola, the King's horse, being saddled for the Leger

9. King's horse

King George VI and the Queen Mother walking to the saddling enclosure to see Angelola, the King's horse, being saddled for the Leger Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrive at Sheffield station in 1945

10. Royal train

Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrive at Sheffield station in 1945 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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