Queen At British Council Colonial Hostel 1955

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Unissued / Unused material.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visit British Council Colonial Hostel. Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge. London.

Various exterior shots of the Hostel. Various shots of students of different nationalities and band playing.

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82330
Sort Number:
UN 2795 D
Time in/Out:
01:29:41:00 / 01:32:38:00
Canister:
UN 2795 D
Film ID:
2814.10
Issue Date:
1955

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