Royal Occasion 1952

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Adeyfield Estate, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. This is a 'New Town'

SV. Queen Elizabeth II talking to Adam's family, at Adeyfield Estate. (first 6' for super). SV. Police holding back crowd. SV. Back view, Queen following Mrs. Adams into house. SV. People waiting for Queen to come out of...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
27215
Sort Number:
52/060
Time in/Out:
01:50:56:00 / 01:51:59:00
Canister:
52/60 (Special)
Film ID:
20.31
Issue Date:
24/07/1952

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British Pathe captured many extraordinary events on film over its 80 year history but sometimes the cameras were switched on when tragedy struck.
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The Duke of Edinburgh has many talents, but it is his unique way with words that often receives the most attention. 
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