Duke And Duchess Of Gloucester At Dumfries 1938

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Titles read: "DUMFRIES".

At the 107th show of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland we see the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester walking around the grounds with their entourage. The Duke (Prince Henry) is this year's President of the Society. The royal couple make a thorough tour of...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
21702
Sort Number:
38/051
Time in/Out:
01:39:33:00 / 01:40:23:00
Canister:
38/51
Film ID:
1658.30
Issue Date:
27/06/1938

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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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