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Princess Visits Norwich

1951 , Norwich (Norfolk)

Cat no. 471

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Princess Elizabeth visits Norwich, where crowds have gathered.

HRH Princess Elizabeth arrives at the City Hall by car. She is greeted by Eric Hinde, the Lord Mayor of Norwich and ascends the steps. She declares the Festival Of Britain open from the balcony. There are long shots of the market place from the balcony and of the balcony from the market place. She is driven through the cheering crowds to the Cathedral where she is greeted by the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt. Rev. Percy Herbert. They enter the Cathedral. Later the Princess visits a silk mill and a shoe factory. There are interior views of both, with scenes of the workers displaying their skills.

Featured Buildings

City Hall, Norwich; Norwich Cathedral

Featured Events

Festival Of Britain Fortnight.

Keywords

Crowds; Royalty

Background Information

Eric Hinde was a director of Fras. Hinde & Sons Ltd, a silk mill. He was also a director of Bonds Department store, having married Marjorie Bond in 1931.

Manifestations

Princess Visits Norwich

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