His Majesty's Tour In The West 1937

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Full title reads: "His Majesty's Tour in the West".

Devon and Cornwall.

King George VI (formerly Prince Albert, Duke of York) tours Duchy of Cornwall Estate. Various shots of King arriving by rail at Moretonhampstead in Devon. Cheering crowds waving Union Jack flags greet the King.

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
16113
Sort Number:
37/097
Time in/Out:
01:09:32:00 / 01:12:23:00
Canister:
37/97
Film ID:
945.14
Issue Date:
06/12/1937

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