Opening Of Parliament 1956 1956

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Buckingham Palace, London.

GV. Buckingham Palace Household Cavalry at gates, Crowds in foreground. LS. Coaches coming out of gates of Palace, followed by Household Cavalry, crowds in foreground cheering. MS. Queen's coach coming towards camera. Queen's coach, camera pans along with it. Various...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
68915
Sort Number:
UN 2899 E
Time in/Out:
01:58:06:00 / 02:00:33:00
Canister:
UN 2899 E
Film ID:
2564.22
Issue Date:
1956

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