Mayor Opens Women's Hostel 1915-1930

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Mayor opens women's hostel in King's Cross, London.

Various shots as dignitaries and Mayor arrive by carriage and enter building. MS building with sign (C?)ecil House (1st letter cut off).

Data

Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76160
Sort Number:
ON 284 I
Time in/Out:
01:12:49:00 / 01:13:41:00
Canister:
ON 284 I
Film ID:
2382.09
Issue Date:
1915 - 1930

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