| SIR HUGH TRENCHARD Sir Hugh Trenchard lays a foundation stone for a church. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5357 |
| Catalog #: | 187119 | |
| Clip Number: | 187119-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1361 | |
| Timecode: | 01:01:19 - 01:02:28 | |
| Location: | Hendon, Middlesex | |
| Year Shot: | 1927 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Cornerstones / Foundation stone LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Middlesex | |
| Description: | Sir Hugh Trenchard, recently appointed Air Chief Marshal,lays foundation stone of Church of St. Alphage. Hendon, Middlesex M/S of clergy in ceremonial gowns moving about in preparation for the ceremony. Sir Hugh waits by the wall where the foundation stone is set. A small child in best dress, looks like a sailors outfit, complete with hat, is led forward to hand a small trowel to Sir Hugh. A member of the clergy takes the small boy by the hand and leads him away. Sir Hugh cements in the stone and taps the stone with a hammer. He then faces the camera and is seen making a speech. | |
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