Wembley's Charter Day 1937

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Full title reads: "WEMBLEY'S CHARTER DAY".

Wembley, London.

Lord Mayor's coach, followed by guards arriving to packed Wembley stadium where the Lord Mayor of London is to present Chairman of Wembley council with charter of incorporation as a borough - which makes the Chairman Mayor...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
13897
Sort Number:
37/079
Time in/Out:
01:48:42:00 / 01:50:00:00
Canister:
37/79
Film ID:
935.57
Issue Date:
04/10/1937

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  • "the Lord Mayor of London" - his name is Sir George Broadbridge.

    "He presents charter" - the man receiving the charter is Councillor E.S.G. Butler.

    jamied 5th Jan 2013

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