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1928 SCOTLAND: Earl Haig buried at Dryburgh Abbey

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Date: 9th February 1928

Location: Scotland, United Kingdom

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: EMPIRE NEWS NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: The Laird Comes Home. Following the pomp and circumstance of the London funeral procession, the simplicity of the passing of Earl Haig to Dryburgh Abbey makes striking contrast.

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Funeral procession of Field Marshal Earl Haig along road with his flag draped coffin carried on a gun carriage / coffin carried along / people gathered at abbey / coffin being buried / crowd gathered

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