Taking The Plunge (1934)

Full title reads: “TAKING THE PLUNGE - HRH the Duke o Gloucester opens new Empire Swimming Pool at Wembley.“ Wembley, London. Duke of Gloucester and several dignitaries walking towards he edge of a balcony inside the building of the new Empire swimming pool at Wembley. Exhibition of high diving - men dive into pool from various heights creating rather nice formation. Duke of Gloucester and other officials walking around the pool Duke of Gloucester is given a tour - he seems interested. Duke is about to ceremonially press a button which operates machinery which produces artificial waves. Duke's right hand is in a sling (or cast) - so he presses the button with his left hand. Here the item abruptly ends. 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 R