| LOYAL EASTENDERS The Duke and Duchess of York open new baths in Bethnal Green | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5414 |
| Catalog #: | 190285 | |
| Clip Number: | 190285-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1657 | |
| Timecode: | 01:52:27 - 01:54:14 | |
| Location: | Bethnal Green, London | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) | |
| Description: | LOYAL EASTENDERS - turn out in thousands to greet the Duke of York and his smiling Duchess at opening of new baths. Bethnal Green, London High angle shots of the Duke (King George VI, Prince Albert) and Duchess (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) of York's car arriving, large crowds of people line the street. M/S and L/S of the police keeping the crowds at bay. L/S of the Duke and Duchess climbing out of car. The Duke is wearing a top-hat. Group shots of the Duchess meeting and shaking hands with robed dignitaries. The Duchess is seen chatting to a man in judicial clothing complete with wig. Very good M/S of the Duchess smiling. Several group shots of the royal couple standing on steps with numerous dignitaries posing for the camera. | |
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