British National Pilgrimage 1923

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Item title reads - British national pilgrimage, 800 pilgrims, mostly women, at Lourdes. France.

A priest walks under a canopy carried by four men. Other clergymen follow him. M/S of a blessing ceremony performed by the priest. L/S of the procession walking by the sick and disabled waiting at...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
23711
Sort Number:
G 0981
Time in/Out:
01:12:56:00 / 01:14:00:00
Canister:
G 981
Film ID:
306.03
Issue Date:
21/05/1923

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