King George V Collection

No. 6000, King George V
4-6-0 King Class locomotive, built 1927. Now in preservation

Railway Queen Mabel Kitson on King George V at Swindon, 1928
Railway Queen Mabel Kitson, photographed on the running board of GWR locomotive King George V, at Swindon Works in 1928. Mabel became Railway Queen in 1927, aged 15

King George V with a Borough of Swindon headboard, 1974

Queen Mary on the footplate of No 4082 Windsor Castle, 1924
King George V and Queen Mary visited Swindon Works in April 1924. They arrived and departed on Windsor Castle. Charles Collett (Chief Mechanical Engineer) can be seen leaning out of the cab

The Kings State Barge, Henley Royal Regatta, 1912 (colour litho)
3093760 The Kings State Barge, Henley Royal Regatta, 1912 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings State Barge, Henley Royal Regatta, 1912)

King George V and Queen Mary on the footplate of Windsor Castle
King George V and Queen Mary on the footplate of locomotive No.4082 Windsor Castle during their visit to Swindon Works in April 1924

King George V at Plymouth, c1930s
King class locomotive number 6000, King George V, can be seen here at the GWRs Millbay Docks in Plymouth. It is seen alongside a Western Nation bus

Queen Marys Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace, c1935. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd. London, 1935]

King George V and an Intercity 125 at Paddington Station, 1971
An image where two eras of the railway meet; the King George V locomotive and an Intercity 125 are seen here at Paddington Station, London in 1971

Maling pottery works, women applying transfers ahead of forthcoming royal coronation of King Edward VIII, September 1936

King George V entering the cab of No 4082 Windsor Castle, 1924
King George V and Queen Mary visited Swindon Works in April 1924. They arrived and departed on Windsor Castle

King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). Creator: Unknown
King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York with their children Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and the Duke and Duchess of Kent leaving St

The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934

King George V, 4-6-0 steam locomotive of the Great Western Railway (colour litho)
6014740 King George V, 4-6-0 steam locomotive of the Great Western Railway (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George V)

HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. After Britannia had been stripped of her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out to St Catherines Deep near the Isle of Wight

King George V at Twyford East Signal Box, 1940

King George V and Queen Mary on the footplate of Windsor Castle during their visit to Swindon Works
April 28th 1924

St Pauls Cathedral, London, venue of the service of prayer and thanksgiving on the Silver Jubilee of King George V
5233625 St Pauls Cathedral, London, venue of the service of prayer and thanksgiving on the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935 (colour litho) by Brewer

Coronation Pageantry of the Past (colour litho)
5236297 Coronation Pageantry of the Past (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Pageantry of the Past)

King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra and their children and grandchildren (colour litho)
6031617 King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra and their children and grandchildren (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII)

The christening of the future King Edward VIII, showing Queen Victoria, King Edward VII
5997702 The christening of the future King Edward VIII, showing Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sandringham House, Norfolk, on the night of King George Vs death, 1936. From George V and Edward VIII - A Royal Souvenir, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1936]

The Duchess of York at the time of her wedding, 1923 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Prince of Wales, 1902. Portrait of the future King George V (1865-1936) on the occasion of the coronation of his father, King Edward VII

Queen Mary visiting a Welsh colliery, 1935. A print from King Emperors Jubilee, 1910-1935, by FGH Salusbury, Daily Express Publications, London, 1935

Mary of Teck throughout her life
3586125 Mary of Teck throughout her life; (add.info.: Illustrations of Mary of Teck (1867-1953) wife of King-Emperor George V. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Members of the Royal Family gathering in for a wedding - waving farewell to the bridal couple, 1922-23 (b/w photo)
3078575 Members of the Royal Family gathering in for a wedding - waving farewell to the bridal couple, 1922-23 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph taken during the wedding of ?)

A young King George V, 1875
1576565 A young King George V, 1875; (add.info.: Photograph of a young King George V (1865-1936) seventeen years prior to becoming the Heir to the Throne. Dated 1875); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The wedding of King George V and Queen Mary of Teck
3733379 The wedding of King George V and Queen Mary of Teck.; (add.info.: Photograph taken during the wedding of King George V and Queen Mary of Teck)

Duke of York and Nicholas of Russia, 1893
1573994 Duke of York and Nicholas of Russia, 1893; (add.info.: Portrait of King George V (1865 - 1936) and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868 - 1918)

Queen Victoria sitting with her Great Grandchildren
3586043 Queen Victoria sitting with her Great Grandchildren; (add.info.: Photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) sitting with her Great Grandchildren

King George V of England and King Albert I of Belgium, 1918 (b/w photo)
1581456 King George V of England and King Albert I of Belgium, 1918 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of King George V (1865-1935) and King Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934)

British royal family 1892. , 1892
3329583 British royal family 1892. , 1892; (add.info.: British royal family 1892. L to R standing: Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence; Maud of Wales(later Queen of Norway); Queen Alexandra; Louise

King George V and Queen Mary of Teck
3733378 King George V and Queen Mary of Teck.; (add.info.: Photograph of King George V and Queen Mary of Teck with their first child HM Edward VIII)

Children of King Edward VII, 1873
1576564 Children of King Edward VII, 1873; (add.info.: Photograph of the children of King Edward VII (1841-1910). (Standing Left to Right) Princess Royal and the Duke of Clarence

British royal family, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
British royal family, between c1915 and c1920. Shows members of the British royal family including: (left to right) Albert (later George VI), George, Duke of Kent; Queen Mary of Teck, Henry

King George V mounting Butte De Warlencourt, 13 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V mounting Butte De Warlencourt, 13 Jul 1917. King George V climbing the Butte de Warlencourt, Le Sars, France, July 13, 1917, during World War I.

King George confers decorations, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George confers decorations, 1917. King George V presenting medals at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, as Decorating Acting Quartermaster C. Jones holds two medals.

American sailors salute King George, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
American sailors salute King George, 1917. American sailors saluting King George V of Great Britain during his visit to their troop transport ship the U.S.S. Finland, docked at Liverpool, England.

King Geo. sees German armor, 11 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. sees German armor, 11 Jul 1917. A British staff officer wearing a German breastplate and helmet as he speaks to King George V at Vimy Ridge, France, July 11, 1917 during World War I.

King George V on Butte De Warlencourt, 12 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V on Butte De Warlencourt, 12 Jul 1917. King George V with General Sir Julian Byng, Commander of the Third Army at the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry Memorial, Butte de Warlencourt

King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917
King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. King George V and Queen Mary, President of France Raymond Poincare´ and Madame Henriette, Edward, Prince of Wales; Sir Douglas Haig and Sir Francis Bertie

British liquid fire attack, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British liquid fire attack, 7 Jul 1917. Liquid fire demonstration during King George V's visit to the Gas School, Helfaut, France, July 7, 1917 during World War I.

King Geo. decorates French Colonel, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. decorates French Colonel, 7 Jul 1917. King George V decorating the colonel in charge at the French Mission at Blendecques Chateau, July 7, 1917 during World War I

King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. British officers explaining trench mortar to King George V and Edward, Prince of Wales at the Trench Warfare School, Helfaut, France during World War I

King George V sees trench bombing, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V sees trench bombing, 7 Jul 1917. Trench mortar bombardment during King George V's visit to the Gas School, Helfaut, France on July 7, 1917 during World War I.

King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. King George V, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Gen. Julian Byng visiting the ruins of Peronne, France during World War I.

Capture of Messines Ridge; King George V, with Canadian General Currie... 1917 Creator: Unknown
Capture of Messines Ridge; King George V, with Canadian General Currie on his left, on ground conquered at Vimy and Messines, 1917

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"King George V: A Regal Journey Through History" Step back in time and join us on a captivating journey through the life of King George V, a monarch who left an indelible mark on British history. No. 6000, King George V, stands tall as a symbol of power and progress, representing the reign of this influential king. In 1928, Railway Queen Mabel Kitson graced its presence at Swindon, showcasing the grandeur that surrounded King George V. The regal splendor continued with King George V proudly displaying a Borough of Swindon headboard in 1974. This gesture exemplified his connection to the people and their admiration for him. Even on water, King George V's influence was felt as The Kings State Barge sailed gracefully during Henley Royal Regatta in 1912. Its vibrant colors captured the essence of his reign. Accompanied by Queen Mary, No 4082 Windsor Castle became more than just a locomotive; it transformed into a royal carriage fit for royalty. Their visit to Swindon Works in 1924 showcased their genuine interest in industrial advancements. Inside Buckingham Palace lies Queen Mary's Chinese Chippendale Room - an exquisite testament to her refined taste and dedication to preserving heritage. This room served as an intimate space where she could reflect upon her husband's accomplishments. Plymouth witnessed King George V's presence during the bustling years of the 1930s when he graced its shores with his regal aura. His visits brought joy and excitement to all who had the privilege to witness them firsthand. In celebration of his Silver Jubilee in 1935 (and again in 1937), unknown creators immortalized this momentous occasion through artistry that captured both his majesty and popularity among his subjects. As times changed, so did transportation methods.