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1948 The King attends the opening of a new power station
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1:27Now PlayingDate: 1st November 1948
Location: Kingston, USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: Kingston upon Thames:
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QUEEN ELIZABETH Present when the King opens Kingston Power station
GENERATORS Shots of the generating plant when the King opens new Power station at Kingston-on-Thames
GEORGE VI King opens new Power Station at Kingston. Seen taking tour of generating plant and unveiling commemorative plaque
POWER STATION King opens new Power Station at Kingston-on-Thames and later inspects generating plant and unveils commemorative plaque
George VI of Great Britain; Royalty; Ceremonies - Inauguration; Buildings, Landmarks and Monuments
her majesty, Queen Mother, royal family, generating station, powerhouse, energy, generator
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