Princess Margaret Cutting First Sod 1957
Princess Margaret Cutting First Sod 1957
Princess Margaret Cutting First Sod 1957

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This photo is from Princess Magaret's visit to the Suburb in 1957 celebrating the Suburb's Golden Jubilee, and shows her cutting the first sod for Fellowship House.

Photograph, HGSAT33
Princess Margaret Cutting First Sod 1957
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Henrietta Barnett cutting the first sod
The Hampstead Garden Suburb Archives Trust is a registered charity, known as Suburb Archives. It is responsible for ensuring that the archives of the suburb are properly cared for and are accessible to all.

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Princess Margaret cuts first sod on the new land of Fellowship House.
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Photos show her meeting four year old Julie Page who is presenting her with a posy of pink moss roses and lily of the valley. 

This is as well as appearing in Central Square with crowds gathered and Suburb figures. 

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This ticket was for the reception where Princess Magaret's visit was taking place. Her's is one of a string of royalty who have graced the Suburb, she also cut the first sod for Fellowship House and visited the Wellgarth Road Nursery Training College.