| NEW STIMULUS TO TRADE Duke of Kent opens a new section of the Grand Union Canal. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5529 |
| Catalog #: | 192162 | |
| Clip Number: | 192162-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/88 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:21 - 01:44:05 | |
| Location: | Midlands, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening ENGINEERING: Canals & Locks LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England ROYALTY: British, Prince George, Duke of Kent TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Boats TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Navigational Aids | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "NEW STIMULUS TO TRADE - Duke of Kent opens widened waterways on Midland section of Grand Union Canal." Midlands. A barge sailing through canal towards camera. It's name? Progress (visible on the prow). Several decent air shots of the Grand Union Canal, with what appear to be a series of locks. A barge sailing down the canal towards the camera, it stops at what looks to be the gate of a lock. Prince George, Duke of Kent and several other people are seen inside the barge. Elderly man speaks into microphone, probably introducing Prince George. Prince George talking into microphone - opening the new section of the Canal. A white ribbon is seen across the screen - it is positioned in front of the microphone. Duke takes scissors and cuts the ribbon. Crowd on shore applauds. | |
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