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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

946

Title

ROYAL VISIT THE OFFICIAL FILM OF THE VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN WIDNES 1938

Producer

The Plaza Cinema, Widnes

Date

1938

Gauge

35mm N

Colour

b/w

Sound

silent/mute

Running Time

8 mins 41 secs

Description

Crowds line the streets to greet King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - shops are decorated with flags; a military band plays. Lord Derby arrives and is met by the Mayor and Mayoress of Widnes, Councillor and Mrs. F. Millar. The motorcade carrying the King and Queen arrives; they meet VIPs, and war veterans (some in wheelchairs).

 

 



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