Coronation 1953 1953

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This is a mixture of colour and black and white.

Interior Westminster Abbey.

The Archbishop prays aloud at the Altar. Top shot looking down as the Lord's Prayer is spoken. The Bishop prays at the Altar. The Queen puts her crown back on. Big fanfare, all rise as the Noblemen and Clergy...

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Cataloguer:
Mike
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
85231
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:25:06:00 / 01:32:16:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
2965.04
Issue Date:
1953

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