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1948 King George VI and Queen Elizabetht the Queen Mother visit Birmingham for anniversary
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1:18Now PlayingDate: 17th May 1948
Location: Birmingham
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Royal Visit to Birmingham
ENGLAND: Birmingham:
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BIRMINGHAM Royal visit to Birmingham. Being met at Station by Lord Mayor Councillor J.C. Burman. Tour City in Car. Receive Silver Wedding present. King hands Lord Mayor a newly minted penny. King and Queen showing interest in present. King and Queen on Balcony of Council House
QUEEN ELIZABETH Accompanies King on Royal Visit to Birmingham.
GEORGE VI Royal visit to Birmingham. King accompanied by Queen, received by Lord Mayor of Birmingham. Shots of tour of part of City. Presentation of Silver Wedding present from Lord Mayor. King hand Lord Mayor a newly-minted penny. King and Queen showing delight at present. Walking across Victoria Square to Council House and appearing on balcony
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