| LANCASTER'S NEW RESERVOIR Prince George, Duke of Kent, opens Langthwaite reservoir in Lancaster, Lancashire. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5548 |
| Catalog #: | 192175 | |
| Clip Number: | 192175-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 35/80 | |
| Timecode: | 01:45:47 - 01:47:51 | |
| Location: | Lancashire | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening ENGINEERING: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Lancashire ROYALTY: British, Prince George, Duke of Kent | |
| Description: | Lancaster's new reservoir opened by the Duke of Kent. Lancaster, Lancashire. M/S as the mayor of Lancaster makes a welcoming speech to Prince George, Duke of Kent, who is stood near him, and asks him to open Langthwaite reservoir. L/S as they all troop up the steps towards the reservoir. M/S of Prince George and the mayor walking along towards the valve. L/S of the new reservoir. M/S of a fountain in the middle, a car draws up. M/S as the Prince walks along behind Lord Derby, Lord Lieutenant of the county. He walks down the steps again. M/S as he declares the reservoir open and is presented with a gift which looks like a box of some sort. | |
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