| PRESENTATION OF COLOURS Duke of Gloucester presents Manchester Regiment with new colours. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5518 |
| Catalog #: | 250366 | |
| Clip Number: | 250366-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/37 | |
| Timecode: | 01:47:12 - 01:49:54 | |
| Location: | Oldham, Manchester, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military FLAGS AND EMBLEMS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Manchester MILITARY: Army, British PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Military ROYALTY: British, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester | |
| Description: | "PRESENTATION OF COLOURS - to the Manchester Regt. (T.A.) by H.R.H. Duke of Gloucester - Alexandra Park, Oldham." Oldham, Manchester. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester escorted by another man, walking down the stairs to the field. The Manchester Regiment flag bearers march past the old colors. The Regiment is lined up for the inspection in the background. A priest, the Chaplain General of the forces, blesses the new colors. The Duke stands next to him. The Duke of Gloucester presents the colors. He talks about his pleasant duty, talks about the Regiment and his confidence in its future achievements. Regiment marches past with new colors Duke of Gloucester salutes. | |


