Hidden Lives Revealed - Events: Queen Mary on the steps of a nursery home

Queen Mary took an active interest in the Society's work, and she knitted scarves for children in the homes. They were donated anonymously so that they would be worn, rather than kept as souvenirs. King George V and Queen Mary were both patrons of the Waifs and Strays' Society. Before television became popular, seeing the King or Queen was very rare and a huge treat - and these children must have felt very honoured.

Ref: 1812
Title: Queen Mary on the steps of a nursery home
Date: After 1930
Location: Unknown
Creator: Unknown

Description:
Queen Mary took an active interest in the Society's work, and she knitted scarves for children in the homes. They were donated anonymously so that they would be worn, rather than kept as souvenirs. King George V and Queen Mary were both patrons of the Waifs and Strays' Society. Before television became popular, seeing the King or Queen was very rare and a huge treat - and these children must have felt very honoured.

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