Queen Mother At B.I.F. 1954

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Earls Court.

British Industries Fair (BIF).

Queen Mother, Elizabeth and Princess Margaret greeted by Minister of Board of Trade. Walking through New Zealand stand. Greeted by Indian officials at India stand, and walking through. Royals visit Canada stand - Norman A Robertson High...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
81435
Sort Number:
UN 2615 C
Time in/Out:
01:44:22:00 / 01:49:20:00
Canister:
UN 2615 C
Film ID:
2767.16
Issue Date:
1954

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