Princess Margaret's Proposed New Residence 1961

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Kensington Palace, London.

LS. From Kensington Palace Gardens showing rear of No.1A. LS. Further view of rear of No.1A. LS. Front of No.1A. MS. Porch and lantern surmounted by Crown. MS. Lead water tank, with ornamental front. CU. Date on tank, 1733. MS. Drain pipe with two monograms. CUs....

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
86186
Sort Number:
UN 3470 I
Time in/Out:
01:42:01:00 / 01:43:29:00
Canister:
UN 3470 I
Film ID:
3018.14
Issue Date:

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