| QUEEN OPENS WATERLOO STATION Nice shots of Queen Mary at opening ceremony of Waterloo Station. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5229 |
| Catalog #: | 192914 | |
| Clip Number: | 192914-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 861 | |
| Timecode: | 01:32:54 - 01:33:59 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1922 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England ROYALTY: British, Queen Mary TRANSPORTATION/RAIL: Stations | |
| Description: | Waterloo Station - King, owing to slight indisposition, was unable to attend "opening" of biggest railway station in Europe. M/S of Queen Mary speaking to a group of war veterans who wear medals. Queen holds a large bouquet of flowers. L/S of Queen shaking hands with various women who curtsey. Queen walks up the steps of Waterloo station. Nice L/S of Queen walking into the station after cutting the ribbon. Seen from a high angle over the heads of crowds gathered to see her. Much excitement as the queen arrives, crowd jump up to try and see her and wave hats in the air. | |
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