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Photograph showing the coffin of HM King George V being conveyed from Sandringham to Wolferton Station, Norfolk, 23rd January 1936. He had died three days previously. A large crowd watches the procession as they pass trees and hedgerows. The carriage is pulled by the Royal Horse Artillery, with the bearer party from the King’s Company, Grenadier Guards, marching either side of it and members of the Royal Family behind. From an album of 18 photographs and archives entitled: ‘1st Battalion Ceremonial 1936’ but covering the period 1936-38. It includes images of the funeral of HM King George V and the Presentation of Colours to HM King George VI.