Degree Day Is Joy Day 1931

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Full title reads: "Albert Hall. Degree Day is joy day. Earl Beauchamp, Chancellor, presents degrees to over 1,200 students of London University."

Albert Hall, London.

Academics and dignitaries parade out of building down steps. People watch from side of steps. A military guard of honour...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8445
Sort Number:
31/040
Time in/Out:
01:31:37:00 / 01:34:17:00
Canister:
31/40
Film ID:
771.21
Issue Date:
18/05/1931

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