Gladstone's Funeral 1898

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Unused / unissued material - location and dates unclear or unknown.

Scenes from British Politician William Gladstone's Funeral. Horse drawn hearse followed by walking mourners passing by. Watched by crowds lining pavement in background.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
60415
Sort Number:
UN 0001 A (M)
Time in/Out:
01:36:54:00 / 01:37:30:00
Canister:
UN 1 A (M)
Film ID:
1674.12
Issue Date:

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  • The date of the funeral was 28 May 1898.

    jamied 1st May 2012

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