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.“
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