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Film Number |
5419 |
Title |
THE ROYAL VISIT JUNE 27TH 1949 OF H.R.H. PRINCESS ELIZABETH, H.R.H. DUKE OF EDINBURGH |
Producer |
Alan J. Mottershead |
Date |
1949 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
31 mins 51 secs |
Description |
The coat of arms for Macclesfield, portraits of local dignitaries are followed by views of the crowds waiting in Market Place. The Royal couple arrive at Hibel Road Station - the Duke of Edinburgh inspects a guard of honour and Princess Elizabeth is presented with a bouquet by Shirley Hankinson. They drive through cheering crowds to the town hall where Town Clerk Walter Isaac reads an address before they move on to the Council Chamber. A tour of Brocklehurst-Whiston Amalgamated Ltd silk mill, inspecting equipment and speaking to workers before leaving and the crowds dispersing. Mayor Fred Fowler hosts a civic lunch and people enjoy the day in West Park, South Park and Victoria Park. |
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