MS. Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh shaking hands with Schaffer VC (Victoria Cross) as he enters "College of Technology" in Rotherham. MS. Mayor shows Duke into visitors room to sign book. Various shots of Duke of Edinburgh signing the book. GV. People in hall stand as the procession...
MS. Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh shaking hands with Schaffer VC (Victoria Cross) as he enters "College of Technology" in Rotherham. MS. Mayor shows Duke into visitors room to sign book. Various shots of Duke of Edinburgh signing the book. GV. People in hall stand as the procession walk towards dais, the Duke walks up onto dais. MS. Crowd of women outside waiting. CU. Coat of Arms over door with words "College of Technology" on either side. Crowds outside. GV. Procession leaving college of technology and walking towards camera. MS. Duke opens new extension, puts key in lock and opens glass door followed by the Mayor. GV. Procession of people entering main door. Various shots of the Duke in laboratory talking to Peter Lawrence and Barry Rason. CU. Thermal precipitator which measures airborne dust. Various shots of the Duke talking to students in common room. Various shots of the woodwork shop, Duke talks to some of the boys. CU. Duke of Edinburgh. More shots of the machines and student designs demonstrated for the Duke.
MS. Duke being welcomed at Sheffield's department of fuel technology. Various shots of the Duke touring around Department of Fuel Technology showing various works being carried out. MS. Crowd of women waiting as Duke's car arrives and enters gate. Various shots of the Duke watching activities in gymnasium - young men are seen playing basketball, fencing, football etc.
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