Finest Easter for Forty-Six Years

Issue No.

1581

Date Released

25 Apr 1946

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 3 / 4
Summary: Thousands all over the country take advantage of record weather to enjoy best holiday since outbreak of war. Blackpool, Southport and other North Country playgrounds entertain crowds of pre-war proportions. Blackburn proves that stay-at-home folks can enjoy all the fun of the far. Model aeroplane enthusiasts hold competition at Eaton Bray. London revives all pre-war holiday attractions, the Zoo, the River, Herne Hill, cycling, racing and the Van Horse Parade. King and Princess Elizabeth join hundreds of thousands of people and go racing at Hurst Park.
Keywords: Royalty; Sport; Horse racing; Entertainment and leisure; Weather; Competitions; Celebrations and festivals; Animals
Locations: London; Southport; England; Lancashire; Blackpool; Bedfordshire; Eaton Bray
Library number: 15235
Length of story (in feet): 467

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