King and Queen Make Tour Of Lancashire

During Wakes Week, Lancashire residents face disappointment. The King and Queen visit Manchester, where the King receives silver drums and opens the new Central Library. In Liverpool, they are met with loyalty and conduct inspections. The highlight is the opening of the Mersey Tunnel, a significant engineering achievement costing eight million pounds.

What role did the King hold during the ceremony at the Town Hall in Manchester?

• Mayor of Manchester

• Colonel-in-Chief of the Manchester Regiment

• Prime Minister

• Chief Librarian

What significant event took place at the new Central Library in Manchester?

• A public reading session was held

• The King donated a collection of books

• The Queen inaugurated a new reading room

• The King formally opened the library with a golden key

During their visit to Liverpool, what did the Queen do?

• Inspected the Guard of Honour

• Opened a new hospital

• Inspected the nurses

• Gave a public speech

What was the main event during the King's visit to Liverpool?

• Inauguration of a new hospital

• Opening of a new library

• Opening of the Mersey Tunnel

• Inspection of the local schools

What was the cost of completing the Mersey Tunnel?

• Twelve million pounds

• Ten million pounds

• Eight million pounds

• Five million pounds