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George VI, (1895-1952), King of Great Britain and Ireland
This page summarises records created by this Person
The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection.
| Surname: | George VI |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Date: | 1895-1952 |
| Title: | King of Great Britain and Ireland |
| History: | Second son of King George V. Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George; created Duke of York in 1920. In April 1923 he married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Came to the throne unexpectedly in December 1936 as a result of the abdication of his elder brother, Edward VIII. Crowned 12 May 1937. Last Emperor of India. Died 6 February 1952 and succeeded by eldest daughter, Elizabeth II. |
| Biography: | ODNB link for George, VI (1895-1952) King of Great Britain and Ireland |
| References: | DNB; NCA Rules |
| Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P275366 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P141504 ) |
| Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for VI George |
| Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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| 1 |
1937: 1937 Coronation Medal Rolls
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The National Archives, Kew
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QLIB 5
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| 2 |
WESTERN REGION: FUNERAL OF KING GEORGE VI
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| 3 |
related material in papers of private Secretary
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Collection held privately: enquiries to The National Archives, Archives Sector Development
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II/VII passim
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NRA 5379 Hardinge
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| 4 |
1936-1937: corresp with Lord Brabourne
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British Library: Asian and African Studies
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MSS Eur F 97
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NRA 27521
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| 5 |
1900-1902: corresp with Joseph Chamberlain
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University of Birmingham: Cadbury Research Library: Special Collections
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JC/11
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NRA 12604 Chamberlain
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| 6 |
1936-1942: corresp with 17th Earl of Derby
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Liverpool Record Office
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920 DER
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NRA 20761
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| 7 |
1930-1936: letters (11) to Lady Helen Graham (restricted access)
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Highland Archives: Lochaber Archive Centre
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CL
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NRA 8143 Cameron
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| 8 |
1932: corresp with Lord Londonderry
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The Story Durham (formerly Durham County Record Office)
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D/Lo
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NRA 11528 Vane-Tempest-Stewart
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| 9 |
1936-1951: corresp with Lord Monckton
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Oxford University: Balliol College Historic Collections
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Dep Monckton
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NRA 20879 Monckton
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| 10 |
letters and Telegrams to Herbert family, Earls of Pembroke
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Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
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2057
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NRA 22080 Herbert
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