Tynwald Day 1928

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Full titles read: "Tynwald Day - Isle of Man celebrates opening of her ancient and unique parliament and reading of the Island laws."

Douglas, Isle of Man.

M/S of military dignitaries reviewing the troops; high angle M/S of a parade of military men and clergymen walking from a church...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
34906
Sort Number:
G 1518
Time in/Out:
01:40:22:00 / 01:41:33:00
Canister:
G 1518
Film ID:
732.20
Issue Date:
09/07/1928

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