A war-time newsreel study of King and Queen of England [George VI] carrying out their duties as sovereigns, visiting the blitzed areas of England during World War II.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308752
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Bombing, Aerial
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Great Britain - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Great Britain
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 -- England -- London
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain -- Propaganda
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 -- Social aspects -- England
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Monarchy
History → Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-
History → George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
History → Monarchy - Great Britain
History → World War, 1939-1945 - History
History → World War, 1939-1945 -- England -- London
History → World War, 1939-1945 -- Social aspects -- England
People → Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy