Seventh Century Baptism Dublin Issue 1942

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Titles read: "SEVENTH CENTURY BAPTISM" (Dublin issue).

Oxford.

Various shots of the Bishop of Dorchester performing a christening ceremony at an ancient font at Baxley Pool. The ceremony commemorates the 4th centenary of the Diocese of Oxford.

A procession of clergymen makes...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
44042
Sort Number:
42/062
Time in/Out:
01:03:19:00 / 01:05:18:00
Canister:
42/62 (Dublin)
Film ID:
1334.02
Issue Date:
03/08/1942

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  • "the Bishop of Dorchester" - his name is Gerald Allen.

    "Baxley Pool" should read Bapsey Pool.

    jamied 18th Dec 2012

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