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1918 King and Queen inspect hospital in Reading
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0:50Now PlayingDate: 1st March 1918
Location: READING
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Reading Honoured
ENGLAND: Berkshire: Reading:
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READING
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LV. King George V (in military uniform) escorted by an army officer.
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Queen Mary escorted by matron of the war hospital & party follow.
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LV. King George & Queen Mary on dais. King George presents decoration to officer.
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LV. King George presents decoration to woman accompanied by her young son.
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SV. Wounded soldiers seated in bath chairs Pan to others seated & standing at back.
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GV. Crowed lined street. Car conveying Royal visitors approaches.
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LV. Cheering crowd by veterans?
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LV. Veterans, are presented to King George. Queen Mary looking on.
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SV. Women working in Sutton's Nursery.
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Royalty, Ceremonies - Decorations, Great Britain
Video Roll Title: Reading, King and Queen visit 'Biscuit' town: 86ft Issue sheet title: READING HONOURED. THE KING AND QUEEN VISITED THE 'BISCUIT' TOWN AND INSPECTED THE WAR HOSPITAL AND SUTTON'S SHED NURSERY.
Queen Mary: Their Majesties' visit to Reading
Their Majesties at Reading
parade, motorcade, factory, inspection, Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, Empress consort of India
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