| AFTER 73 YEARS Lord Cornwallis opens King's Ferry bridge to the public | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5409 |
| Catalog #: | 191010 | |
| Clip Number: | 191010-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1621 | |
| Timecode: | 01:01:27 - 01:02:34 | |
| Location: | The Isle Sheppey, Kent | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Misc ENGINEERING: Bridges, Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent | |
| Description: | AFTER 73 YEARS - Lord Cornwallis declares King's Ferry Bridge open and abolishes the time-old tolls ! The Isle Sheppey, Kent L/S of the King's Ferry Bridge with carnival style flags draped across it. High angled shot of Lord Cornwallis (Lord Stanley Wykeham, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Kent) with a man in robes and chains (looks like a mayor), as well as other dignitaries. He opens gateway to allow bystanders on the outside onto the bridge. L/S of Cornwallis leading the crowd of people across. L/S's of motor cars driving across. | |
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