Coronation Ascot

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
2328
Date Released
22 Jun 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Sub Makes History. 2,500 Miles Without Surfacing
  2. 2Berlin Revolt. Soviet Sector Riots
  3. 3Coronation Ascot
  4. *Gorsedd Of Bards Proclaim National Eisteddfod 1954

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 3
Summary
Queen’s horse, Choir Boy, wins Royal Hunt Cup in rain. Gold Cup on following day is won by Souepi. Fleeting hours of sunshine bring out best fashions for many years.
Keywords
Sport; Horse racing; Weather; Fashion and costume
Locations
Ascot
Library number
21450
Credits:
Camera
Edward Henry Hawkins
Camera
James F. Gemmell
Camera
Len W. Dudley
Camera
Ronald L. Read
Length of story (in feet)
287
Story extras:
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