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Birmingham, West Midlands. Full titles read: “GIANT NEW ELECTRIC POWER STATION AT HAMS HALL OPENED BY THE DUKE OF YORK.“ L/S's of the the very large power station. The camera pan left to reveal two large cooling towers. M/S of sign on building which reads: “CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY DEPT - HAMS HALL POWER STATION“ L/S's of the Duke of York's (Prince Albert, King George VI) royal car arriving from which he climbs out. The Duke is surrounded by numerous dignitaries (one looks like a mayor as he is wearing robes and chains). L/S's of the Duke meeting war veterans standing in line outside the power station. L/S's and M/S's of machinery inside the plant. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more t
