| PRINCE GEORGE Prince George, Duke of Kent, visits the British Industries Fair | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5419 |
| Catalog #: | 494404 | |
| Clip Number: | 494404-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1688 | |
| Timecode: | 01:34:58 - 01:35:54 | |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: Industry, British Industries Fair ( BIF ) EXHIBITIONS: Technology LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England ROYALTY: British, Prince George, Duke of Kent | |
| Description: | Prince George visits vast exhibition of Britain's quality and craftsmanship in British Industries Fair. Birmingham, West Midlands. Shots of the Prince touring the show along with industry reps. First he sees machinery designed to smooth the flow of assembly line work and automation. Various tools - circular blade, a little scoop, etc.- -hang from a chain which in turn hangs from little wheels that roll along a single track curving up and down. Looks like a mini roller coaster. Next the Prince and party come walking along aisle between booths; pan rt as they stop at a display by the Fielding company which makes heavy engines for machinery; they have a big spinning rotary displayed. MLS the Prince looks at a mechanical loom (?) at work. | |
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