| PRINCESS MARY Princess Mary in Castleford to open hospital | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5411 |
| Catalog #: | 185313 | |
| Clip Number: | 185313-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1636 | |
| Timecode: | 01:26:07 - 01:27:07 | |
| Location: | Castleford, Yorkshire | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Dedications CEREMONIES: Tree Plantings LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Yorkshire ROYALTY: British, Princess Mary ( Princess Royal ) | |
| Description: | PRINCESS MARY - opens Hospital and War Memorial Maternity Home at Castleford. Castleford, Yorkshire L/S's of the Princes Mary (Princess Royal) climbing out of car and being greeted by two dignitaries in top-hats. Hundreds of people who have come to get a glimpse of the Princess stand in the background and cheer and wave. The Princess shakes hands with the dignitaries. L/S of the Princess sitting down next to various hospital officials on raised platform. L/S of the Princess standing at podium shaking hands with elderly women. L/S of the Princess cutting banner (it reaches across a doorway) with pair of scissors, the banner reads: "REMEMBRANCE". The Princess is also seen helping to plant a commemorative tree with a spade. | |
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