| THE DUCHESS OF YORK The Duchess of York opens Belmont Castle in Scotland as an o | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5456 |
| Catalog #: | 179172 | |
| Clip Number: | 179172-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/75 | |
| Timecode: | 01.09.56 - 01.11.02 | |
| Location: | Meigle, Scotland. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Scotland ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) | |
| Description: | GAZETTE “Meigle. The Duchess of York opens historic Belmont Castle as an ‘Eventide Home’.” Meigle, Scotland. Bagpipe band parades on grounds outside Belmont Castle. The Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth , the Queen Mother) gets out of a car to be greeted by local dignitaries. She is wearing a coat w/ a fur collar. The Duchess inspects young women of a uniformed youth movement. The Duchess says a few short words to the gathered dignitaries and crowds. This is home for elderly people (senior citizens, retirement home). | |
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