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The Queen Mother's Blitz

Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon’s inspirational efforts to improve the morale of the British people during World War II. With the constant threat of air raids, her insistence that the Royal Family remain in London was a reassuring move for the public and she became a national symbol of the Blitz spirit.

The Queen Mother's Blitz

45m 5s

Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon’s inspirational efforts to improve the morale of the British people during World War II. With the constant threat of air raids, her insistence that the Royal Family remain in London was a reassuring move for the public and she became a national symbol of the Blitz spirit.

Episodes

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    The Queen Mother's Blitz

    45m 5s

    Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon’s inspirational efforts to improve the morale of the British people during World War II. With the constant threat of air raids, her insistence that the Royal Family remain in London was a reassuring move for the public and she became a national symbol of the Blitz spirit.

Schedule

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    The Queen Mother's Blitz

    Monday
    Jan 1

    1 Hour

    A look at the inspirational work of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during World War II, and how she brought inspiration and hope to the British people in dark times.
  • The Queen Mother's Blitz: TVSS: Banner-L1

    The Queen Mother's Blitz

    Monday
    Jan 1

    1 Hour

    A look at the inspirational work of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during World War II, and how she brought inspiration and hope to the British people in dark times.

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