The Clyde: Queen Launches "Empress of Britain"

Series

Series Name

Gaumont British News

Issue

Issue No.

2241

Date Released

27 Jun 1955

Length of issue (in feet)

697

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Guildhall: Sir Winston’s Statue Unveiled
2. 2Biggin Hill: King Hussein at Air Show
3. 3Portland: Submarine "Sidon" Raised
4. 4News Flashes from Round the World: Princess Visits RADA
5. 5News Flashes from Round the World: Auto Championships
6. 6The Clyde: Queen Launches "Empress of Britain"
7. 7The Clyde: Queen Launches "Empress of Britain"
8. *Duke at Royal Show

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 7

Section Title

The Clyde: Queen Launches "Empress of Britain"

Keywords

Royalty; Ships and boats; Launchings

Locations

Glasgow; Scotland; Govan

Length of story (in feet)

172

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Notes

British Pathe Ltd (qv) also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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