Lady Provost Weds 1920-1929

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Titles read: 'Dundee - Lady Provost Weds - The Wedding of Miss Winifred High, daughter of Lord Provost Sir William High.'

Dundee, Scotland - 1920s?

Bride stepping out of car; holding large bouquet of lilies. Jostling crowd held back w/ difficulty by line of policemen. Two women rush...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76700
Sort Number:
ON 343 A
Time in/Out:
01:09:32:00 / 01:11:27:00
Canister:
ON 343 A
Film ID:
2424.02
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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  • "Dundee, Scotland - 1920s?" - yes, the wedding took place on 28 October 1929, at St Mary's Church in Dundee.

    "The poor bridegroom doesn't even get a mention! " - the groom was Munro Stevenson.

    The two train-bearers seen are Margaret Carmichael Petrie and Robin Taylor.

    The two bridesmaids seen are Christina High and Christine Watson.

    jamied 19th Feb 2013

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