Royal Ascot - Sound Version 1931

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Full title reads: "Royal Ascot. Royal Procession - Beauty and Fashion - new Tote, are all in keeping with the traditions of this famous race meeting."

Ascot, Berkshire.

The Royal carriage is driven through the gates of Ascot Race Course. King George V and Queen Mary are in the carriage...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
10716
Sort Number:
31/049
Time in/Out:
01:06:39:00 / 01:09:02:00
Canister:
31/49
Film ID:
813.06
Issue Date:
18/06/1931

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