| PRINCE GEORGE The Duke of Kent visits modern steel works in Irlam, Lancashire. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5504 |
| Catalog #: | 192145 | |
| Clip Number: | 192145-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 33/38 | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:03 - 01:24:35 | |
| Location: | Manchester, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1933 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY: Metal, Iron & Steel LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Manchester ROYALTY: British, Prince George, Duke of Kent | |
| Description: | “Irlam. Prince George - watches wonders of modern steel production at the mighty works of the Lancashire Steel Corporation.” Irlam, Lancashire / Greater Manchester. Prince George, Duke of Kent walks with two men across industrial site. He is shown a large boat on the canal. A crane is lifting either iron ore or cock from the hold of the ship. The Duke is introduced to staff at the Steel Works. Shots of steel production. Men work with molten metal. Lots of sparks and smoke. Shots inside works. Steel goes along rollers as Duke watches. More shots of the Royal visitor on his tour. | |
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