Princess Mary (1929)

Preston, Lancashire. Full titles read: “PRINCESS MARY - Viscountess Lascelles - opens new ring of the Queen Victoria Infirmary.“ L/S of people sat down in small open air arena. L/S of regal procession of men in various official looking robes and costumes, followed by Princess Mary (Princess Royal). L/S of the Princess receiving a large bouquet of flowers from nurse before sitting down. L/S of Princess inspecting uniformed nurses standing in line. M/S of Princess removing Union Flag (’Union Jack’) from side of building, she is aided by an elderly gentleman. A commemorative stone is revealed... to the which reads: “This building was opened by the Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles August 8 1929.“ 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