The Royal Visit To The Centre Of The Great… 1918-1920

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Flash frame titles read: 'Sheffield. The Royal Visit to the centre of the great steel industry.'

Cheering crowds in streets waving flags and waiting for arrival of King George V and Queen Mary. Men on white horses escort the open, horse-drawn carriage that brings the royals. Troops stand to...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73735
Sort Number:
ON 164 B
Time in/Out:
01:05:50:00 / 01:07:39:00
Canister:
ON 164 B
Film ID:
1934.02
Issue Date:
1918 - 1920

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