The Freedom Of The City 1914-1918

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Titles read: 'Guildhall. The Freedom of the City for Admiral Sir David Beatty and Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig.'

London.

M/S of Admiral Beatty talking to a man (war veteran?) at a ceremony or inspection outside. M/S of Field Marshal Haig talking to an army officer.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73640
Sort Number:
ON 137 N
Time in/Out:
01:18:32:00 / 01:18:50:00
Canister:
ON 137 N
Film ID:
1920.21
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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War & Revolution
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Clifton WW1 Admiral Beatty Nunnington Hall

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