The Queen Visits Bif

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1196A

Date Released

8 May 1952

Date submitted

6 May 1952

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Story No. within this Issue

7 / 8

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Queen Visits Bif. DESCRIPTION: Driving from Buckingham Palace to Olympia, the Queen and the Duke were received by the President of the Board of Trade and Mrs Thorneycroft on their visit to this section of the British Industries Fair. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV stands. Arrival of Queen & Duke of Edinburgh, alight from car, received by Mr & Mrs Thorneycroft. Inside - Walking round inspecting stands, including silver-ware, etc. & souvenirs of the Coronation. Prince William & Prince Richard also present. The above in the toy section. Queen walks over to the BOAC stand, admirers the Comet, talks (silent) to Sir Miles Thomas.

Keywords

Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Economics; Aviation; Business and commerce; Industry and manufacture; Exhibitions and shows

Locations

Olympia

Footage sources

British Paramount

Card file number

57153

Credits:

Camera: George Richardson
Camera: Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw
Commentator: Lionel James Gamlin
Camera: Samuelson

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