Memories of The Queen - Mayor of Tunbridge Wells

West Kent Radio's Martin Webber has been talking to the mayor of Tunbridge Wells, Godfrey Bland.

Godfrey was living in Kenya during the visit in 1952 where Princess Elizabeth arrived, heard the news of her father's death and became Queen. He also talks about his reaction to the news of the Queen's death and explains how people can sign a book of condolence at the Amelia Scott building.

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