A Nations Last Tribute 1925

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Item title reads - A nation's last tribute.

L/S as the cortege moves slowly past Guards with their heads bowed, people stand at the sides with their umbrellas up.

Intertitle - 'in striking contrast to pageantry of King Edward's funeral ..... the procession was a simple one, but nevertheless,...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
19964
Sort Number:
G 1246
Time in/Out:
01:49:53:00 / 01:56:30:00
Canister:
G 1246
Film ID:
432.16
Issue Date:
30/11/1925

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