Corsham AKA Pathe Front Page 1947

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Full title reads: "Corsham".

Corsham, Wiltshire.

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at work - build up to Royal Wedding.

MS Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh) salutes as petty officer reports that men are ready for inspection.

MS He inspects the ranks of petty officers...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
41420
Sort Number:
47/063
Time in/Out:
01:49:22:00 / 01:50:20:00
Canister:
47/63
Film ID:
1189.28
Issue Date:
07/08/1947

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British Pathe captured many extraordinary events on film over its 80 year history but sometimes the cameras were switched on when tragedy struck.
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The Duke of Edinburgh has many talents, but it is his unique way with words that often receives the most attention. 
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