Reading The Manx Laws AKA Tynald Day 1922

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Isle of Man.

Full titles read: "TYNWALD DAY - Ancient ceremony of reading the Manx Laws.

L/S's of soldiers soldiers in line with rifles resting on their shoulders, they are next to a church. Numerous dignitaries are seen entering the church. L/S of dignitaries in a variety of robes,...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
23066
Sort Number:
G 0893
Time in/Out:
01:00:00:00 / 01:00:54:00
Canister:
G 893
Film ID:
274.01
Issue Date:
13/07/1922

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