| DUCHESS OPENS HOME FOR LIMBLESS The Duchess of Gloucester opens a new home for people without limbs in Southsea. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5765 |
| Catalog #: | 138719 | |
| Clip Number: | 138719-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 54/86 | |
| Timecode: | 01:35:49 - 01:36:41 | |
| Location: | Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1954 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening DISABILITIES: Amputation DISABILITIES: Mobility DISABILITIES: Treatment/Therapy LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Hampshire, Portsmouth ROYALTY: British, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester | |
| Description: | DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER OPENS BLESMA HOME - DUCHESS OPENS HOME FOR LIMBLESS The Duchess of Gloucester opens a new home for people without limbs in Southsea. Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. SCU. Duchess of Gloucester on platform with dignitaries. SV. Crowd applauding. SV. Duchess opening door of new home on behalf of the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association. SV. Interior, Duchess entering. SV. Duchess pulls Union Jack to reveal plaque. SCU. Union Jack reveals plaque. Plaque records that Duchess opened it. SV. Duchess touring home. SV. Orderlies making beds, tidying rooms. SCU. Disabled people seated in dining room. SV. Men seated in lounge. SCU. Men reading books. CU. One armed billiards player in billiards room. SV. Disabled men watching. LV. One armed man playing billiard. | |
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