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1949 Duke of Edinburgh plays in cricket match
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0:49Now PlayingDate: 4th August 1949
Location: Mersham, Sussex
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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CRICKET Duke of Edinburgh playing for Mersham at Mersham in Sussex against Aldington. Seen bowling - takes three wkts but bowled first ball - l.b.w. and seen walking back to Pavillion
DUKE OF EDINBURGH Seen with Princess Elizabeth at Mersham, Sussex playing cricket for Aldington. Seen bowling - takes three wickets-but out first ball l.b.w. and walking back to pavilion
PRINCESS ELIZABETH Watching the Duke playing cricket at Mersham, Sussex for Aldington. Bowls three - but seen out first ball lbw and walking back to pavillion
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