The Queen Mother came to St Helena Hospice in April 1986
TODAY we can bring you more memories of a special royal visit to Colchester. April 11, 1986 marked 35 years since Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visited Colchester to open the inpatient unit at St Helena Hospice. She gave a short speech to the gathered crowd, made up of volunteers, staff and invited guests, before unveiling a plaque to commemorate the day. The royal visitor toured the inpatient unit to look at the facilities and spoke with patients, staff and volunteers. * Stories of people involved with St Helena Hospice at its beginning are being recorded and preserved, along wi...
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