Film Number |
900 |
Title |
FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH |
Producer |
Rev. WH Bullough and Mr. A. Whalley for Wigan Corporation |
Date |
1954 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
19 mins 23 secs |
Description |
Wigan Corporation confer the Freedom of the Borough upon Alderman Ernest Ball, Leader of the Council, and Sir William Gorman - speeches are made; presentations by the Mayor; the book is signed. A civic dinner - people in dinner dress are seen seated at long tables; more speeches are made, and toasts offered. |
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