Duke At British Rayon Research (1955)

Unissued / unused material. Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) at British Rayon Research, Manchester and opens new chemistry building at Liverpool University. Duke arriving at Northenden station at Wythenshaw. He is greeted by Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire Lord Derby. Duke walks across railway tracks. Various shots inside Royal Rayon Research Association where scientists are testing strength of fabrics. Duke tours the laboratories - he is show the fabrics, the spinning and dyeing rooms. LS British Rayon Research Association. Duke unveils commemorative plaque declaring Liverpool University chemistry building open. Plaque is engraved with date of ceremony - 11/05/1955. Duke in chemistry laboratory. Duke watching scientist glass blowing - making test tubes? Duke in laboratories. LS Duke leaving. Duke says goodbye. LS chemistry building. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING IN