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James Robinson

Remembering the Queen's 1982 visit to Northumberland to open Kielder Water

As the country mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, many will be remembering her countless Royal visits up and down the land.

Among them were a number of trips to Northumberland, including one 40 years ago to open the UK's largest artificial lake - Kielder Water.

On May 26, 1982, The Queen alongside her husband Prince Philip declared the vast reservoir officially open following its seven-year construction.

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