"It's An Old Manx Custom" 1930

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Full title reads: "Douglas. 'It's an old Manx custom'. Isle of Man celebrates opening of her ancient and unique Parliament, promulgating the Island Laws from Tynwald Hill in English and Manx."

Douglas, Isle of Man.

A military officer leads a procession carrying a ceremonial sword....

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6306
Sort Number:
30/012
Time in/Out:
01:03:11:00 / 01:04:03:00
Canister:
30/12
Film ID:
715.02
Issue Date:
10/07/1930

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