| DUKE OF YORK IN EDINBURGH Duke and Duchess of York visit Edinburgh. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5529 |
| Catalog #: | 496432 | |
| Clip Number: | 496432-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/86 | |
| Timecode: | 01:05:57 - 01:07:27 | |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Religious, Churches CEREMONIES: Cornerstones / Foundation stone CEREMONIES: Grand Opening INDUSTRY: Factories, Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Scotland, Edinburgh ROYALTY: British, George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) | |
| Description: | "DUKE OF YORK IN EDINBURGH - Accompanied by the Duchess, H.R.H. visits large factory and lays foundation stone of new Church." Edinburgh, Scotland. Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) walking with various dignitaries through St. Andrew Biscuit Works - Duke of Kent's Wedding Cake is being made here. Duchess of York tastes the cookie from a large tray in front of her. Duchess chats with a woman worker. Duke and Duchess at their visit to Granton where the Duke lays foundation stone of the new Church and Hall. Various shots of the ceremony. Several men placing the stone in position before the Duke comes to lay it. Duke taps it at all four corners and declares it well and truly laid. Duchess shakes hands with several people before the departure. Duke and Duchess leaving. Crowds cheer. | |
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