Mining Lore
Monarchs and minesQueen Elizabeth’s visit to a mine in Sudbury shattered a Victorian stereotype
Queen Elizabeth’s visit to a mine in Sudbury shattered a Victorian stereotype
September 30, 2021
Queen Elizabeth walks alongside General Superintendent Ralph Parker at the Frood mine in Sudbury, Ontario. Courtesy of the City of Greater Sudbury Archives.
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