Mexborough & Swinton Times – Saturday 13 July 1912
Kilnhurst’s Royal welcome
Kilnhurst welcome to the Royal visitors was just a simple, homely affair, typical of the Yorkshire colliery village, and similar to that given to the late King Edward VII, when he passed through on his way to visit Earl Fitzwilliam a few years ago.
The line of route was lined with villagers, who had begun to assemble early in the afternoon, and various other points of vantage were readily occupied, the tradespeople generously allowing people to sit on the balconies of their shops. When there Majesties were observed in the distance they came forth a great outburst of cheering, as they drew near the people almost went frantic with excitement, waving and cheering vociferously. The King courteously acknowledged their patriotism, whilst the Queen, looking incessantly at the crowds, wore a happy smile. Many youngsters followed the Royal motorcars.
“Poor as we are, we can make a fine show when we like,” was the comment of a collier who had just left the pits, as he admiringly surveyed the decorations of Kilnhurst.
Through Piccadilly
It was not the majestic Particularly so well known by King George and Queen Mary, but a small straggling little hamlet in the Swinton Parish, containing all told about 400 souls, that gave not a big outward show, but a genuine demonstration of their loyalty at as the motorcars climbed the steep hillside about 5.30 on Monday evening, to cheers, which were graciously acknowledged by the King and Queen, as the entourage passed by.