Special Constabulary 1938

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London.

At Hyde Park exhibition ground we see the Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry) inspecting members of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary. 3,000 members are on parade here. The Duke is accompanied by Sir Walter Allen. After inspection, the Specials swing past the Duke at the saluting...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
17362
Sort Number:
38/048
Time in/Out:
01:36:12:00 / 01:36:42:00
Canister:
38/48
Film ID:
967.33
Issue Date:
16/06/1938

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