King George V admiring allotments on Clapham Common, London, c1910s-c1920s (1936). Artist: Unknown
Sujet

King George V admiring allotments on Clapham Common, London, c1910s-c1920s (1936). Artist: Unknown

Légende

King George V (1865-1936) admiring allotments on Clapham Common, London, c1910s-c1920s (1936). George, the second son of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, was born at Marlborough House on 3rd June, 1865. In 1893 he married Princess Mary (with whom he had six children) and in 1910, upon the death of his father, he became king. In 1924 he appointed Ramsay MacDonald, Britain's first Labour Prime Minister, and in 1932 he introduced the idea of broadcasting a Christmas message to the people. He died of influenza on 20th January, 1936 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward. From His Majesty the King, 1910-1935, introduction by HW Wilson (Associated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1936).
The Print Collector collection

Date

1936

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Notre référence

HRM19C35_008

Model release

Non

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

50,1Mo (2,2Mo) / 43,2cm x 29,1cm / 5101 x 3436 (300dpi)

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