MS. & CU. The judges, Al Mancini (That Was The Week That Was fame), Marjorie Proops of the Daily Mirror, dancer Lionel Blair, Zoologist Armand Denis, Duke of Bedford and composer Lionel Bart. MS. Easter Bonnet competition taking place in large marquee with the judges...
MS. & CU. The judges, Al Mancini (That Was The Week That Was fame), Marjorie Proops of the Daily Mirror, dancer Lionel Blair, Zoologist Armand Denis, Duke of Bedford and composer Lionel Bart. MS. Easter Bonnet competition taking place in large marquee with the judges on the left and competitors on right. MS. Vintage car. MS. Two vintage cars of the Woburn Abbey collection. Various shots of the competitors in Easter Bonnets parading. GV. Section of crowd outside applauding. Various shots of the competitors in the Easter Bonnets. Various shots of the Duchess of Bedford presenting prizes to winners. Various shots of prize winners showing off their hats. Various shots of the prize winners posing with the Duke and Duchess of Bedford with Woburn Abbey in background. MS. Vintage car being driven in Abbey grounds.
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