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Queen Elizabeth watches work in progress during a visit to the alluvial diamond workings
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Queen Elizabeth watches work in progress during a visit to the alluvial diamond workings
Queen Elizabeth watches work in progress during a visit to the alluvial diamond workings at Hangha in Kenema, an eastern province of Sierra Leone. 1st December 1961
Terry Fincher
Daily Herald
Freetown
Sierra Leone
DH1961 - 1968
Media ID 21785209
© Mirrorpix
1961 Africa Elizabeth Ii Gloves Miners Overseas Queen Sierra Leone Sixties Tours Tribal Open Cast Mine
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Queen Elizabeth II, adorned in her signature gloves and hat, captivated by the work in progress during her visit to the alluvial diamond workings at Hangha in Kenema, Sierra Leone. This powerful image captured on 1st December 1961 showcases Her Majesty's genuine interest and dedication towards understanding the lives of miners in this eastern province. Intrigued by the intricate process of diamond extraction, Queen Elizabeth watches intently as miners meticulously sift through gravel and soil, revealing precious gems that hold both economic and cultural significance for Sierra Leone. The open cast mine serves as a backdrop to this historic moment, symbolizing the vast potential hidden beneath its surface. This photograph not only highlights Queen Elizabeth's role as a global ambassador but also sheds light on her commitment to connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. As she tours tribal communities across Africa during this era of change and independence movements, Her Majesty embraces their rich heritage while fostering diplomatic relations between nations. Terry Fincher's expert lens captures not just a snapshot frozen in time but an enduring testament to Queen Elizabeth II's reign. It reminds us of her unwavering dedication to duty and service throughout the sixties—a pivotal period marked by social transformation worldwide. This print from Memory Lane Prints invites us into history itself—an invitation to witness a moment when royalty met laborers; when tradition intersected with modernity; when diamonds became more than mere stones—they became symbols of hope for a nation striving towards prosperity.
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