| ROYAL OPENING OF STAINES RESERVOIR King George VI opens new reservoir at Staines, Surrey. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 47383 | |
| Clip Number: | 47383-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1839 C | |
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| Year Shot: | 1947 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Reservoirs & Waterworks | |
| Description: | ROYAL OPENING OF STAINES RESERVOIR King George VI opens new reservoir at Staines, Surrey. Staines, Surrey. Various shots crowds walking down steep steps at side of new (empty) reservoir. Various shots King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) alighting from car, they step onto dais. Various shots crowds following Royal car as it drives along wall of reservoir. Various C/Us King George VI pushing button to flood the reservoir. Various shots children running out to centre of reservoir to watch water being pumped into it. | |
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