King Edward VIII 1936

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Item title reads - King Edward VIII.

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This item looks at the role of King Edward VIII when he was Prince of Wales, from the early years to present day.

M/S of King Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor) when he was Prince of Wales stood with his father, they are...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12200
Sort Number:
36/007
Time in/Out:
01:49:52:00 / 01:51:58:00
Canister:
36/7
Film ID:
851.44
Issue Date:
23/01/1936

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