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16mm film Black & White Mute 02/10/2015 10:00

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Summary: 16mm B&W Print Negative

Pinner Cine Society of 1953 Civic Ceremony to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Procession of worthies into St Mary's Church, Harrow-on-the-Hill.

IT: Harrow Goes Gay

Shots of the High Street, exterior view of Coliseum Cinema showing a Ronald Reagan Film. Folk dancing in the street, a local fete with running races, a baby show, carnival procession of uniformed individuals, a Home Guard float and other floats representing local groups and companies, beauty competition, swimming and diving demonstration in local outdoor pool, flower competition, performance by the Harrow Symphony Orchestra at the Kodak Hall. Night time torch procession and bonfire.

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