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  • Short Summary

    Troops of King's Own Royal Regiment return home from Sudan to Southampton Dock.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "Southampton. 'Home, Sweet Home. 2nd Batt. King's Own Royal Regiment arrive from the heart of the Sudan to a freezing England!"

    Southampton Docks, Hampshire.

    Troops from the 2nd Battalion of the King's Own walk down gang plank from troopship. They are carrying kitbags and wearing pith helmets. CU one soldiers kit bag marked with words 'England via Hong Kong'. Various shots of soldiers trying to keep warm, blowing on hands and drinking tea. One group of soldiers raise their hats and cheer. CU of soldier holding his two children.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    753.33
    Media URN:
    8126
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    08/01/1931
    Sound:
    Mute
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:38:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:47:56:00 / 01:49:34:00
    Canister:
    31/3

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