Investiture At Buckingham Palace 1956

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Investiture at Buckingham Palace. London.

Various shots of crowds leaving. CU's Miss Pat Smythe OBE (Order of the British Empire). Walking shot of Pat Smythe accompanied by vicar.

Various shots people leaving, including Corporal John Wheeler...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82632
Sort Number:
UN 2902 H
Time in/Out:
01:14:45:00 / 01:15:45:00
Canister:
UN 2902 H
Film ID:
2836.08
Issue Date:
1956

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