| THE NEW MIDDLESEX The Duke of York lays the foundation stone of the new Middlesex Hospital. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5388 |
| Catalog #: | 190315 | |
| Clip Number: | 190315-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1515 | |
| Timecode: | 01:26:41 - 01:27:37 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1928 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Cornerstones / Foundation stone LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) | |
| Description: | The New Middlesex - Duke of York lays foundation stone of magnificent new hospital. London. High angle L/S of a large crowd gathered before a small marquee where the Duke of York (Prince Albert, King George VI) is preparing to lay the foundation stone of the new Middlesex Hospital. Various shots show the Duke laying the stone, measuring it with a spirit level and tapping it into place with a little hammer; the Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother) looks on. The Duke makes a brief speech. | |
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