The Passing of King George VI

United Kingdom, 1951

Film
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Thousands pay homage to the memory of their beloved King George VI at Westminster Abbey. Also includes footage of funeral procession to historic Windsor, the last resting place.

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Credits

production company

Peak Films

Duration

00:02:30:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1951

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

315087

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Funeral rites and ceremonies

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Westminster Abbey

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Funeral rites and ceremonies

History → Funeral rites and ceremonies

History → George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952

History → Great Britain - History - 20th century

History → History

History → Monarchy - Great Britain

History → Westminster Abbey

People → George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952

Places → Westminster Abbey

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Silent films

Sound/audio

Silent

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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