Sir Winston Retires

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
2515
Date Released
7 Apr 1955
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1England 7, Scotland 2: England’s Amazing Victory
  2. 2Helicopters Figure in Atom Tests
  3. 3205 MPH - French Train’s Terrific Record!
  4. 4Sir Winston Retires
  5. *Trossachs Get Electricity in Latest Scheme
  6. *Semi-Final Replay: Clyde Beat Aberdeen

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 4
Summary
Her Majesty and the Duke attend Sir Winston’s dinner party on eve of resignation. Prime Minister goes to Palace to give up office. Brief pictorial tribute recalls PM’s wartime leadership.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Social events; Ceremonies
Locations
London
Library number
23341
Length of story (in feet)
295

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Notes
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