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1930 ROYALTY: Duke of York opens playing field at Hampton Wick
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1:06Now PlayingDate: 1st January 1930
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Youth - the invader! Hampton Wick playing field.... a present from his Majesty...... is opened by Duke of York
ENGLAND: London: Hampton Wick:
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