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Prince Edward, Prince of Wales Inspecting Working Class Homes in the North of England, 1929. The Great Depression. 'In Britain the King [George V] was sick and convalescing, so in his place the Prince of Wales went down to inspect the worst spots to see for himself..."Something must be done", he said'. From "Time to Remember - 1929 The Time Of The House At Bognor" - Reel 4; a documentary about the world in 1929. Illness of King George V & economic depression.