| “THE FARMERS’ MECCA” The Duke of Gloucester at the Royal Agricultural Society S | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5427 |
| Catalog #: | 180543 | |
| Clip Number: | 180543-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 30/13 | |
| Timecode: | 01.30.50 - 01.32.08 | |
| Location: | Manchester, Lancashire | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: Animal, Agricultural / Livestock FARMING: Livestock LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England ROYALTY: British, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester | |
| Description: | “‘The Farmers’ Mecca’ The Royal Agricultural Society’s show - the World’s greatest - is coming to Warwick this year!” Issue sheet reads: “Manchester. The Farmers’ Mecca. Duke of Gloucester opens 89th Royal Agricultural Show over 3,000 head of livestock and machinery valued at over 2 million pounds in show-ground over 80 acres.” Manchester, Lancashire. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester gets out of a car and is greeted by various people. Shots of the Duke on the veranda of a building with local dignitaries. Various shots of bulls, cows, sheep (including an odd long haired breed), and horses. They are obviously being judged in a livestock show or competition. N.B. It is not clear if this is the show at Warwick, as suggested by the title card, or in Manchester, as suggested by issue sheet. | |
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