Adopt Adapt And Improve 1927

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Item title reads: "Adopt - adapt and improve." Prince of Wales - Britain's best 'Ambassador of Trade' - at British Industries' Fair."

Birmingham, West Midlands

M/S of the Prince of Wales as he leaves the car and is greeted by the mayor, wearing a chain of office. The Prince is introduced...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
32971
Sort Number:
G 1375
Time in/Out:
01:50:07:00 / 01:50:59:00
Canister:
G 1375
Film ID:
670.36
Issue Date:
23/02/1927

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