| POPPYLAND FLATS Princess Mary lays the foundation stone of homes for ex-servicemen in Richmond. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5319 |
| Catalog #: | 319725 | |
| Clip Number: | 319725-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1218 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:33 - 01:43:25 | |
| Location: | Richmond, Yorkshire | |
| Year Shot: | 1925 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Cornerstones / Foundation stone LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Yorkshire ROYALTY: British, Princess Mary ( Princess Royal ) | |
| Description: | "Poppyland" flats. Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles lays foundation stone of new homes for ex-servicemen. Richmond, Yorkshire M/S as Princess Mary uses a trowel to smooth cement over the stone, she stands back and talks to another man asking questions as two other men disconnect the stone from the chains holding it. The Princess taps each corner with a mallet and says a few words. She makes her way off the platform. | |
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