Bravo London's "Specials"! 1933

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Full title reads: "Hyde Park. Bravo London's 'Specials!' 4,000 strong, voluntary and unpaid auxiliary to the regular Metropolitan Police, reviewed by the Duke of York.

Hyde Park, London.

Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI) inspects the ranks of Special policemen.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6454
Sort Number:
33/048
Time in/Out:
01:39:16:00 / 01:40:27:00
Canister:
33/48
Film ID:
723.17
Issue Date:
15/06/1933

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