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1947 The Duchess of Kent makes a royal visit to Southend-on-Sea
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April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
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0:30Now PlayingDate: 23rd October 1947
Location: Southend, UK
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports
ENGLAND: Essex: Southend-on-Sea:
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FACTORIES Duchess of Kent visits upholstery factory at Southend on Sea
HOSPITALS Duchess of Kent opens new extension to hospital at Southend
DUCHESS OF KENT Visits Southend-on-Sea to open new hospital extension chatting to hospital staff and calls on upholstery factory to see important side of our industry
NURSES Cheering Duchess of Kent after opening new extension to hospital at Southend
SOUTHEND Visited by Duchess of Kent to open extension to hospital chatting to nurses and cheered when leaving. Later, visits upholstery factory and goes over works
Princess Marina of Greece, Duchess of Kent; Royalty
post-war, postwar, Southend Pier, inspection, peacetime, medical, workers, manufacturing
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