Years Ahead: 1924 British Empire Exhibition
VHS unknown Unknown 22.05.1924 6:00
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Summary: Years Ahead: 1924 British Empire Exhibition
Title number: 1648
LSA ID: LSA/2164
Description: Do You Remember? Series looking at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924. Black & white archive footage of the exhibition and coloured stills. Lifesize sculpture of Prince of Wales made in butter - a feat of refrigeration! Sixteen cars manufactured there every day. Shows the scenic model railway and never stop railway cut to song about the exhibition. Mentions the exhibition at the Grange Museum to celebrate 60th anniversary of the exhibition. Finishes with a competition to name competitor in the 1948 Olympics.
Further information: To view this film one week's notice is required. Please contact Brent Archives, Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, Willesden Green NW10 2SF. Tel: 020 8937 3541. Email: archives@brent.gov.uk.
Keywords: Anniversary celebrations; Railways; Wembley; local museum; British Empire Exhibition
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