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1923 The Duke of Abercorn is welcomed as the First Governor of Northern Ireland
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1:06Now PlayingDate: 27th February 1923
Location: BELFAST, N. IRELAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: The Duke of Abercorn KP
NORTHERN IRELAND: Belfast:
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Video Roll Title: The Duke of Abercorn K.P.- Ulster's enthusiastic welcome at historic state entry of first governor into Belfast: 110ft Issue sheet title: THE DUKE OF ABERCORN KP - ULSTER'S ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME AT HISTORIC STATE ENTRY OF FIRST GOVERNOR INTO BELFAST
Duke of Abercorn: State entry into Belfast
BELFAST, N. IRELAND
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(3ft)
GV Dignitaries passing down steps and into waiting car
(15ft)
SCU An Irish dignitary
(22ft)
SCU Sir James Craig
(38ft)
GV's, MV's 7 SCU's. Various Irish dignitaries associated with the Duke waiting on the steps for the car the start the procession.
(69ft)
GV (3 shots), LV's, (HIGH ANGLE), MV (LOW ANGLE) The Duke of Abercorn reviewing troops.
(196ft)
LV's PAN The procession passing through streets in Belfast
(297ft)
LV PAN The Duke alighting from car to review the waiting troops
(334ft)
LV (HIGH ANGLE) the Irish crowd welcoming their first Governor.
(337ft)
LV's PAN Various shots of buildings in Belfast.
(378ft)
Northern Ireland, Personalities - Politicians, Military - Active
parades, Northern Ireland, Irish independence, James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn
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