| Title |
Empire/Commonwealth Day celebrations |
| Reference |
RCS/lVb |
| Covering Dates |
1932–1990 |
| Extent and Medium |
All items are in good condition unless otherwise specified. |
|
| Further information |
Indexed |
| Index Terms |
| Europe |
| United Kingdom |
| England |
| London |
| RCS/RCS/lVb contains: |
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1
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Empire Day banquet at the Connaught Rooms, London, presided by the Duke of Connaught. 290 x 237 mm mounted on card (See 'United Empire' vol XXIII, p 338-44). |
24 May 1932 |
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2
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Banquet at the Grosvenor House. 193 x 240 mm. (Right) Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chatfield (Chairman of Council 1948-51) and Lady Chatfield; (left) former Chairman of Council Maj-Gen Sir Frederick Sykes. |
24 May 1950 |
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3
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Banquet at the Grosvenor House. 193 x 140 mm. Left to right: The Earl of Athlone, The Earl of Clarendon, the Countess of Athlone, Lady Chatfield and Lord Chatfield. |
24 May 1950 |
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4
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Banquet at the Grosvenor House. 193 x 140 mm. Left to right: The Earl of Athlone, the Earl of Clarendon and the Countess of Athlone. |
24 May 1950 |
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4a
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Banquet at the Grosvenor House. 193 x 140 mm. The Earl of Athlone (left) and others. (The partly hidden figure on the right is The Earl of Clarendon). |
24 May 1950 |
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5
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Empire Day Banquet at Grosvenor House. 195 x 239 mm. (left to right) Lord Clarendon, Lady Chatfield, Lord Chatfield, Lady Longmore, and Lady Worsley (Chairman, Victoria League). (See United Empire vol XLII, p 184-189). |
24 May 1951 |
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6
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 149 x 201 mm. Lord Clarendon with the Lord Mayor, Sir Leslie Boyce. (Empire Day was postponed following the death of King George VI; see 'United Empire' vol XLIII, p 195-6). |
6 June 1952 |
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7
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 153 x 202 mm. Lady Harcourt and Sir Seymour Howard, Lord Mayor of London. |
20 May 1955 |
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8
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 153 x 202 mm. Sir Cecil Harcourt and Lady Harcourt receive the High Commissioner for Pakistan, H.E. Mohammed Ikramullah. |
20 May 1955 |
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9
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 153 x 202 mm. Lady Harcourt receives the High Commissioner for Australia, Sir Thomas White. |
20 May 1955 |
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10
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 153 x 202 mm. Lady Harcourt receives the Deputy High Commissioner for Canada, Frederic Hudd. |
20 May 1955 |
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11
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 153 x 202 mm. Left to right: Mrs T Clifton Webb, wife of the New Zealand High Commissioner, Sir Claude Corea, High Commissioner for Ceylon, and Lady Corea. |
20 May 1955 |
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12
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 205 x 151 mm. Sir Angus Gillan (right) Deputy Chairman of the Joint Empire Societies Conference and Lady Gillan receive South Africa's High Commissioner G.P. Jooste and Mrs Jooste. |
24 May 1956 |
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13
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 205 x 151 mm. Sir Angus and Lady Gillan receive Federation of Rhodesia High Commissioner Sir Gilbert Rennie. |
24 May 1956 |
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14
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 205 x 151 mm. Sir Angus and Lady Gillan receive Mrs J.R. Doherty from Nigeria. |
24 May 1956 |
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15
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 205 x 151 mm. (Left to right) Mrs P.L. Seow of Singapore, Mrs Violet Fisher, and Miss Gracia Tay of Singapore. |
24 May 1956 |
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16
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Luncheon at Mansion House. 205 x 151 mm. (Left to right) Col. R.W. Hills, Mr and Mrs Phillip Crawshaw. |
24 May 1956 |
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17
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Luncheon at the Mansion House: U.K. Secretary of State for the Colonies Alan Lennox-Boyd (Viscount Boyd of Merton) with (left) Lady Patricia Lennox-Boyd and the Hon Mabel Strickland. 205 x 152 mm. (See 'United Empire' vol XLVIII, p 149-51, 153). |
24 May 1957 |
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18
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Guildhall Luncheon: general view, with Princess Margaret at the top table. 153 x 204 mm. |
24 May 1961 |
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19
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Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones in the Guildhall Art Gallery. 153 x 204 mm. |
24 May 1961 |
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20
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Princess Margaret leaving St Paul's with the Dean. 154 x 105 mm. |
24 May 1961 |
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21
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Princess Margaret on the steps of St Paul's with Lord Mayor Sir Bernard Waley-Cohen. 153 x 204 mm. |
24 May 1961 |
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22
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Princess Margaret outside St Paul's with Anthony Armstrong-Jones and the Lord Mayor. 201 x 159 mm. |
24 May 1961 |
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23
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Princess Margaret, Mr Armstrong-Jones and Viscount De L'Isle in the Guildhall Art Gallery. 201 x 152 mm. |
24 May 1961 |
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24
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The High Commissioner for South Africa and his wife arriving at St Paul's. 136 x 190 mm. |
24 May 1961 |
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25
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The Dean of St Paul's greeting Princess Margaret and her husband outside the cathedral. 135 x 190 mm. |
24 May 1961 |
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26
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: New Zealand High Commissioner T. Macdonald and Mrs Macdonald. 137 x 194 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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27
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Lord De La Warr (right) greets Canadian High Commissioner George Drew. 137 x 193 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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28
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Lord De La Warr greets Ghanaian High Commissioner Kwesi Armah and Mrs Armah. 193 x 140 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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29
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Lord De La Warr greeting Mr & Mrs Kwesi Armah. 149 x 205 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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30
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Australian High Commissioner Sir Eric Harrison and Lady Harrison. 140 x 195 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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31
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Australian High Commissioner Sir Eric Harrison and Lady Harrison. 152 x 205 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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32
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Malayan High Commissioner Tunku Ya'acob and wife. 140 x 195 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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33
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Malayan High Commissioner Tunku Ya' acob and wife. 151 x 207 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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34
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Lord De La Warr (right) greets Canadian High Commissioner George Drew. 152 x 207 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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35
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: The Lord Mayor, Sir Frederick Hoare, arriving. 253 x 198 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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36
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: New Zealand High Commissioner T. Macdonald. 142 x 203 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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37
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Earl De La Warr (left) and Australian High Commissioner Sir Eric Harrison. 154 x 203 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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38
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: U.K. Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations Duncan Sandys and Mrs Sandys. 195 x 252 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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39
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: U.K. Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations Duncan Sandys and Mrs Sandys. 153 x 203 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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40
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: (left to right) Countess De La Warr, Earl Alexander of Tunis, and Countess Alexander. 195 x 250 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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41
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Australian High Commissioner Sir Eric Harrison and Lady Harrison. 201 x 248 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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42
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Service in St. Paul's Cathedral: Duncan Sandys and Earl Alexander. 199 x 254 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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43
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: General view of head table in the Assembly Hall. 168 x 158 mm, mounted on line board. The dinner was held to mark agreement with the Federation of Commonwealth Chambers of Commerce ('Commonwealth Journal', V. 183-84). |
24 May 1962 |
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43A
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS. 207 x 152 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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43B
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: view of head table from gallery. 153 x 176 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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43C
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: flower arrangement for the dinner by Mrs Hindley-Smith. 194 x 244 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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43D
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS. Set of eight 79 x 79 mm. colour prints showing the dinner in progress. |
24 May 1962 |
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44
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: newspaper proprietor Roy Thomson and Lord Boyd greeting Mr Garnet Gordon, Commissioner for the West Indies Federation. 152 x 198 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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45
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Roy Thomson and Lord Boyd greeting Ceylon Trade Commissioner V.E. Santiapillai. 155 x 178 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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46
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Roy Thomson and Lord Boyd greeting Tunku Ja'afar, Head of Chancery at the Malayan High Commission. 153 x 198 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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47
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Roy Thomson and Lord Boyd greeting Alhaji Sa'adu Alanamu Agent-General for Northern Nigeria. 152 x 186 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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48
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Roy Thomson and Lord Boyd greeting Canadian Trade Commission delegate F.T. Sherk. 153 x 208 mm. 2 copies. |
24 May 1962 |
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49
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Roy Thomson, Lord Boyd and others at table. 157 x 182 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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49A
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Roy Thomson, Lord Boyd and others at table. 204 x 156 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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50
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Roy Thomson speaking after dinner. 202 x 155 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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50A
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Roy Thomson speaking after dinner. 156 x 157 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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51
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Lord Boyd speaking after dinner. 203 x 155 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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51A
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Commonwealth Day Dinner at the RCS: Lord Boyd speaking after dinner. 203 x 155 mm. |
24 May 1962 |
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52
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Commonwealth Day garden party at Oxford: the Mayoress of Oxford with Dr A.M. Kamanda (centre), a Sierra Leonean research student, and S. Chibudu of Kenya. 153 x 207 mm. 3 copies. |
24 May 1962 |
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53
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Commonwealth Day garden party at Oxford: Mr A.D.C. Peterson (second from right), Chairman of the Oxford branch of the RCS, and Mrs Peterson with two African students (named in caption). 206 x 154 mm. 2 copies. |
24 May 1962 |
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54
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Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey: Sir Learie Constantine. 240 x 194 mm. Lord Constantine (1901-71), High Commissioner (1962-64) for Trinidad and Tobago, and Lady Constantine arriving at the Abbey. |
24 May 1963 |
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55
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Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey: U.K. Deputy Prime Minister (1962-63) R.A. Butler and Mrs Butler arriving. 240 x 194 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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56
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Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey: Mr and Mrs Butler arriving. 196 x 245 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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57
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Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey: U.K. Prime Minister (1957-64) Harold Macmillan with (left) Lord De La Warr inspecting a Guard of Honour. 160 x 140 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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58
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Commonwealth Day: Lady Trevor Rose (right) and Lady Gamage talking with overseas students. 206 x 151 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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59
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Dr. I.G. Thomson and Miss Thomson with Nigerian guests. 206 x 151 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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60
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Sheriff A.P. Greenaway (left) and Mrs Greenaway with guests from Kenya and Nigeria. 156 x 172 mm. 3 copies. |
24 May 1963 |
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61
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Mr. R.S.S. Gunewardene (centre), High Commissioner for Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with two Sinhalese guests. 189 x 155 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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62
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Sir James Robertson, Deputy Chairman, Joint Commonwealth Societies' Council, with guests from Kenya and Zanzibar. 179 x 155 mm. 2 copies. |
24 May 1963 |
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63
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: U.K. Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations (1960-64) Duncan Sandys and Mrs Sandys greet the High Commissioner for Ceylon, Mr. R.S.S. Gunewardene. 178 x 154 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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64
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: City of London Sheriff R.I. Bellinger (left) talking with guests from East Africa. 156 x 185 mm. 4 copies. |
24 May 1963 |
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65
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Lord Mayor of London Sir Ralph Perring (right) shakes hands with a Ugandan guest. 156 x 175 mm. 3 copies. |
24 May 1963 |
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66
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Sir James Robertson (right), Deputy Chairman of the Joint Commonwealth Societies' Council, with guests from East Africa. 194 x 154 mm. 4 copies. |
24 May 1963 |
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67
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: The Earl and Countess De La Warr receiving Dhato Yahaya bin Haji Mohammed Sah, member of the State Legislative Assembly, Pahang, Malaya. 203 x 155 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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68
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: The Earl and Countess De La Warr receiving Encke Mohammed Idris bin Mat Sil, member of the State Legislative Assembly, Negri Sembilan, Malaya. 203 x 155 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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69
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Frank Worrell (centre), Captain of the West Indian cricket team, with other guests. 190 x 135 mm. 3 copies. |
24 May 1963 |
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70
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Mr and Mrs Duncan Sandys with Frank Worrell. 190 x 138 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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71
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: Duncan Sandys with unidentified guest. 66 x 68 mm. |
24 May 1963 |
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72
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: the Malayan Candle Dance performed at the Guildhall. 190 x 138 mm. (See 'Commonwealth Journal' vol VI, p 165). |
24 May 1963 |
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72A
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Commonwealth Day reception in the Guildhall: collection of 38 contact prints. 56 x 56 mm, including RCS IVB/ 58-66 and 69. |
24 May 1963 |
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73
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: U.K. Prime Minister (1963-64) Sir Alex Douglas-Home and Lady Douglas-Home arriving. 196 x 242 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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74
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Opposition Leader Harold Wilson and Mrs Wilson arriving. 189 x 241 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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75
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Mr and Mrs Wilson arriving. 196 x 242 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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76
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Mr & Mrs Wilson arriving. 194 x 238 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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77
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Mr & Mrs Wilson outside the Abbey. 235 x 190 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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78
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Australian High Commissioner Sir Eric Harrison and Lady Harrison arriving for the service. 141 x 194 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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79
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Sir Alec Douglas-Home and Lady Douglas-Home leaving the Abbey. 202 x 155 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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80
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Sir Alec and Lady Douglas-Home leaving the Abbey followed by Duncan Sandys. 191 x 155 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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81
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Princess Alexandra inspecting the Guard of Honour on leaving. 239 x 194 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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82
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Princess Alexandra inspecting the Guard of Honour on leaving. 229 x 190 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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83
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Princess Alexandra leaving. 250 x 303 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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84
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Princess Alexandra outside the Abbe. 203 x 253 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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85
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Princess Alexandra about to enter her car. 195 x 240 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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86
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Princess Alexandra shaking hands with the Dean of Westminster on her departure. 238 x 194 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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87
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: presentation of Commonwealth flags to the Dean of Westminster. 151 x 197 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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88
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: view of the congregation, with Princess Alexandra proceeding along the aisle. 113 x 155 mm., faded and creased. |
25 May 1964 |
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89
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Sir Alec Douglas-Home reading the lesson. 155 x 112 mm, faded. |
25 May 1964 |
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90
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Commonwealth flags being borne to the Sanctuary. 155 x 112 mm, faded. |
25 May 1964 |
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91
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: presentation of flags to the Dean. 205 x 157 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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92
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: Commonwealth flags mounted along the Sanctuary rail. 206 x 155 mm, faded and creased. |
25 May 1964 |
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93
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: removal of the flags after the service. 155 x 112 mm, edges faded. |
25 May 1964 |
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94
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: removal of the flags after the service. 155 x 112 mm, edges faded. |
25 May 1964 |
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95
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey. Eight strips totalling 38 contact prints (35 mm), all interior views of the Abbey during the service. |
25 May 1964 |
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95A
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey. Fifteen 56 x 56 mm contact prints, all interior views of the Abbey during the service. |
25 May 1964 |
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95B
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey. Sheet of 39 x 35 mm contact prints, mainly scenes outside the Abbey on arrival of Princess Alexandra, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, and others. |
25 May 1964 |
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96
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Commonwealth Day celebration: Malayan Dancers at the Guildhall. 203 x 157 mm. |
25 May 1964 |
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97
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester leaving the Abbey accompanied by the Dean. 190 x 140 mm, black and white. |
24 May 1965 |
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98
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester leaving the Abbey accompanied by the Dean. 190 x 140 mm. |
24 May 1965 |
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99
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: guard of Honour outside the Abbey. 118 x 79 mm. colour, 5 copies. |
24 May 1965 |
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100
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: guard of Honour outside the Abbey. 118 x 79 mm. colour. |
24 May 1965 |
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101
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester leaving the Abbey. 118 x 79 mm, colour. |
24 May 1965 |
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102
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester leaving the Abbey. 118 x 79 mm, colour. |
24 May 1964 |
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103
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester leaving the Abbey. 118 x 79 mm, colour, 4 copies. |
24 May 1964 |
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104
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester leaving the Abbey. 118 x 79 mm, colour. |
24 May 1964 |
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105
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester leaving. 118 x 79 mm, colour, 4 copies. |
24 May 1965 |
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106
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester approaching their car. 118 x 79 mm, colour, 3 copies. |
24 May 1965 |
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107
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke of Gloucester shakes hands with the Dean while the Duchess enters their car. 118 x 79 mm, colour, 3 copies. |
24 May 1965 |
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108
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke of Gloucester about to enter the car. 118 x 79 mm, colour. |
24 May 1965 |
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109
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: the Duke of Gloucester entering the car. 118 x 79 mm, colour. |
24 May 1965 |
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110
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Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey: clergy returning to the Abbey after the departure of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. 118 x 79 mm, colour. |
24 May 1965 |
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111
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Commonwealth Day Multi-faith service in St. Martins-in-the-Fields: representatives of various faiths who took part in the service. 153 x 106 mm. (front to rear, left) Rev. Dr. Howard Williams, Swami Ghanananda, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, the Very Rev. Archimandrite Gregorios; (right) the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Canon Arthur Rivers, Dr. G.P. Malalasekera, Rev. Dr. J. Fraser Mcluskey, Rev. Peter Martinson. |
11 June 1966 |
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112
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Commonwealth Day Multi-faith service in St. Martins-in-the-Fields. 204 x 134 mm. Dr. G.P. Malalasekera, High Commissioner for Ceylon and President of the World Federation of Buddhists, reading from the Sutta-Nipata. |
11 June 1966 |
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113
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Commonwealth Day Multi-faith service in St. Martins-in-the-Fields. 153 x 106 mm. Group of Indian singers and musicians performing in the chancel. |
11 June 1966 |
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114
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Commonwealth Day Multi-faith service in St. Martins-in-the-Fields: the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh leaving the Church after the service. 215 x 140 mm. |
11 June 1966 |
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115
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Commonwealth Day multi-faith service at the Guildhall attended by the Queen (right foreground). 208 x 152 mm. (see 'Commonwealth Journal' vol XI, p 189). |
8 June 1968 |
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116
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Commonwealth Day multi-faith service in the Guildhall: reading by the Imam of the Islamic Cultural Centre, Sheikh M. El Geyoushi. 156 x 108 mm. (see 'Commonwealth Journal' vol XII, p 158). |
14 June 1969 |
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117
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving. 204 x 151 mm., 2 copies. |
2 June 1972 |
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118
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Queen shakes hands with Buddhist monk Dv. M. Saddhatissa from Sri Lanka. 140 x 193 mm. |
1 June 1973 |
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119
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the service in progress. 186 x 140 mm. 2 copies. |
1 June 1973 |
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120
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: members of the congregation proceeding down the aisle. 188 x 138 mm. |
1 June 1973 |
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121
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: Commonwealth flags borne down the aisle. 140 x 187 mm. 2 copies. |
1 June 1973 |
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122
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: Commonwealth flags borne down the aisle. 140 x 182 mm. |
1 June 1973 |
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123
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Queen greeting Buddhist representative. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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124
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: flag bearers proceeding into the Abbey (with 2 loose copies). Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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125
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Queen, accompanied by Lord Boyd, meets representatives of the various faiths. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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126
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: clergy of various faiths assembled to meet the Queen. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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127
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh passing a Guard of Honour outside the Abbey. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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128
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: bearing in the Commonwealth flags. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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129
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: bearing in the Commonwealth flags. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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130
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the service in progress (with 2 loose copies). Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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131
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the service in progress, another view. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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132
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the service in progress, with flag bearers. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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133
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: entry of the flag-bearers. Colour print mounted on album sheet. |
1 June 1973 |
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134
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Prince of Wales walking past children in the Abbey. 151 x 205 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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135
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Prince of Wales greeting religious representatives. 205 x 145 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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136
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Prince of Wales greeting religious representatives. 205 x 150 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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137
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Prince of Wales greeting religious representatives. 204 x 151 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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138
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Prince of Wales greeting religious representatives. 151 x 205 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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139
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: entry of flag bearers (rehearsal). 150 x 186 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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140
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: readers at the microphone. 150 x 203 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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141
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: readers at the microphone. 150 x 203 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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142
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: readers at the microphone. 150 x 203 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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143
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: readers at the microphone. 150 x 203 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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144
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: readers at the microphone. 150 x 203 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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145
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: Rosalind Shanks reciting. 205 x 152 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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146
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: Rosalind Shanks reciting. 241 x 192 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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147
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: the Prince of Wales with religious representatives, out of doors. 203 x 152 mm. |
14 June 1974 |
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148
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Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey: flower arrangements in the Abbey. Set of fifteen 60 x 60 mm. colour transparencies, each with an 80 x 80 mm. colour print. Donor countries of the flowers are named on the reverse of all but one of the prints. |
14 June 1974 |
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149
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: arrival of the Queen and Prince Philip. 153 x 203 mm. |
13 June 1975 |
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149A
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Miss Pippa Guard from Canada reading the poem "The Truly Great" by Stephen Spender with religious representatives seated behind. 255 x 205 mm. |
13 June 1975 |
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150
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: arrival of the Queen. 115 x 239 mm. |
12 Mar. 1979 |
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151
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Reception at Marlborough House: the Queen talking to the harpist Marisa Robles and her husband, Christopher Hyde-Smith. 203 x 202 mm. in colour, 2 copies. |
12 Mar. 1979 |
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152
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Marlborough House Reception: Lady Ramphal talking with (left) William Heseltine, Deputy Private Secretary to the Queen, and Papua New Guinea High Commissioner Fred Reiker. 200 x 201 mm. mounted colour print. |
12 Mar. 1979 |
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152A
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Marlborough House Reception: the Queen talking to Derek Ingram and Godfrey Morrison. 200 x 201 mm. mounted colour print. |
12 Mar. 1979 |
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153
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen and Prince Philip meeting religious representatives (named in caption). 202 x 149 mm. |
10 Mar. 1980 |
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154
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Reception at Marlborough House: the Queen meets Moni Malhoutra of India, Director of the International Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat, and his wife. 202 x 150 mm. |
10 Mar. 1980 |
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155
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The Queen and Prince Philip greet religious representatives. 240 x 178 mm. |
9 Mar. 1981 |
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156
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The Queen and Prince Philip greet religious representatives. 203 x 153 mm. |
9 Mar. 1981 |
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157
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The Queen leaving the Abbey in heavy rain. Strip of four 35 mm. contact prints. |
9 Mar. 1981 |
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158
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen's arrival at the Abbey. Sheet of six 56 x 56 mm contact prints. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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159
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen's arrival, head and shoulders photograph. 177 x 240 mm. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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160
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen and the Dean of Westminster passing the parade of Commonwealth flags outside. 240 x 177 mm. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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161
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen outside the Abbey with the Dean and canons. 177 x 240 mm. 2 copies. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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162
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen greeting schoolchildren. 240 x 177 mm. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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163
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen and the Dean passing the parade of flags. 178 x 126 mm. mounted colour print. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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163A
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Dean introduces the Queen to clergy of various faiths outside the Abbey. 178 x 126 mm. mounted colour print. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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164
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Dean of Westminster presents his verger, Mr Gerald Powell, to the Queen. 252 x 202 mm. mounted colour print. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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165
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: Commonwealth flag bearers in the Abbey. 178 x 126 mm. mounted colour print. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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166
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: flag bearers, group photograph outside the Abbey. 202 x 150 mm. 2 copies. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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167
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey. Set of 43 postcard-size (150 x 101 mm.) colour prints depicting scenes outside and within the Abbey, the arrival and departure of the Queen and distinguished members of the congregation, clergy of various faiths, and flag bearers. RCS IVb/163-66 are enlargements of four of these. Negatives of complete set are included, plus seven negatives (no prints) of individual flag bearers. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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168
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Reception at Marlborough House. Two sheets totalling fourteen 35 mm. black and white contact prints showing the Queen with Commonwealth Secretary-General Sir Shridath Ramphal and guests. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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169
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Marlborough House reception: the Queen with Stephen Kemp and Sir Shridath Ramphal. 202 x 202 mm. colour print. |
8 Mar. 1982 |
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170
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey. Five sheets totalling sixty 56 x 56 mm. coloured contact prints depicting arrival of the Queen and other dignitaries, and scenes within the Abbey; negatives included. |
14 Mar. 1983 |
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171
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Commonwealth Flag bearers grouped outside Westminster Abbey. 253 x 192 mm. colour print. |
14 Mar. 1983 |
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172
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: flag bearers grouped outside the Abbey. 179 x 126 mm. mounted colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172A
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: flag bearers grouped outside the Abbey. 345 x 270 mm. mounted on card; enlarged colour print of RCS IVb/172. |
14 Mar. 1984 |
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172B
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: Lord Tonypandy, Chairman of the Joint Commonwealth Societies' Council, with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh just inside the Abbey doors. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172C
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen and the Duke passing handicapped children. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172D
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: flag bearers in procession after the Observance. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172E
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: steward leading the Chairman of the Commonwealth Societies after the Observance. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172F
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: steward leading the religious representatives after the Observance. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172G
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Rev. Kenneth Slack and other Church leaders greeting guests after the Observance. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172H
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: group of clergy. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172I
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: group of clergy. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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172J
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Rt. Hon William Whitelaw leaving the Abbey. 100 x 100 mm. colour print. |
12 Mar. 1984 |
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173
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: arrival of the Queen, accompanied by the Dean of Westminster. 153 x 204 mm. 2 copies. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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174
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen meets some of the young people at the Observance. 153 x 204 mm. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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175
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen meets some of the young people at the Observance. 153 x 204 mm. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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176
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen meets some of the young people at the Observance. 204 x 153 mm. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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177
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen talks to a teacher accompanying children at the Observance. 153 x 204 mm. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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178
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen talks to a teacher accompanying children at the Observance. 203 x 153 mm. colour print, 4 copies. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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179
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen is presented with a bouquet by three children. 152 x 204 mm. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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180
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: Commonwealth flag bearers outside the Abbey. 202 x 153 mm. colour print, 7 copies. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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180A
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: Commonwealth flag bearers outside the Abbey. 332 x 256 mm. enlarged colour print of RCS IVb/180, 2 copies in card mountings. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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181
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey. Thirteen proof sheets totalling 75 black-on-white 56 x 56 mm. contact prints (with some duplicates) depicting scenes outside and within the Abbey; colour negatives included. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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182
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: Commonwealth flag bearers outside the Abbey. Three proof sheets totalling 30 colour 56 x 56 mm. contact prints depicting scenes outside and within the Abbey. Negatives included. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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182A
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Commonwealth Day Reception at Marlborough House: Queen Elizabeth II meeting guests. Photocopy, 197 x 153 mm. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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182B
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Commonwealth Day Reception at Marlborough House: Queen Elizabeth II meeting guests. Photocopy, 197 x 153 mm. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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182C
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Commonwealth Day Reception at Marlborough House: Queen Elizabeth II meeting guests. 202 x 135 mm. photocopy. |
11 Mar. 1985 |
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183
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Prince of Wales meeting religious representatives. 198 x 247 mm black and white, matt. |
10 Mar. 1986 |
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184
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Prince of Wales and Princess Diana talking to children in the Abbey. 147 x 198 mm, black and white matt. |
10 Mar. 1986 |
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185
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Prince and Princess of Wales shaking hands with children. 198 x 147 mm, black and white, matt. |
10 Mar. 1986 |
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186
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: Princess Diana talking with children outside the Abbey. 198 x 147 mm, black and white, matt. |
10 Mar. 1986 |
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187
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: Princess Diana receiving a bouquet from children outside the Abbey. 198 x 147 mm, black and white, matt. |
10 Mar. 1986 |
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188
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: flag-bearers grouped within the Abbey. 198 x 147 mm, black and white, matt. |
10 Mar. 1986 |
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189
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: flag bearers grouped within the Abbey. 194 x 143 mm, colour, 3 copies. |
10 Mar. 1986 |
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190
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey. Thirteen photocopied proof sheets comprising RCS IVb/183-89 and other views inside and outside the Abbey, with some duplicates. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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191
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: flag-bearers grouped within the Abbey. 310 x 263 mm. 2 copies, card mounted. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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192
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh outside the Abbey. 152 x 202 mm. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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193
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen meeting schoolchildren within the Abbey. 195 x 144 mm. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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194
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen meeting schoolchildren within the Abbey. 143 x 194 mm. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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195
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen talking to a disabled schoolgirl. 164 x 216 mm. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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196
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Reception at Marlborough House: Sir S. Ramphal presents Commonwealth M.P.s to the Queen. 203 x 202 mm. colour print. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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197
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Commonwealth Day Youth Rally in Government House Gardens. 151 x 100 mm. Colour print. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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198
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Naval Reserve Cadets bearing flags at Perth Youth Rally. 151 x 100 mm. colour print. |
9 Mar. 1987 |
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199
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh flanked by flag-bearers in the Abbey. 194 x 143 mm, matt. |
14 Mar. 1988 |
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200
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh meeting schoolchildren in the Abbey. 194 x 143 mm, matt. |
14 Mar. 1988 |
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201
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher meeting clergy and members of the multi-faith congregation. 143 x 194 mm. matt. |
14 Mar. 1988 |
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202
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: group of flag-bearers in the Abbey. 320 x 250 mm. colour print on card. |
14 Mar. 1988 |
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203
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: group of flag-bearers in the Abbey. 320 x 250 mm. |
14 Mar. 1988 |
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204
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: group of flag-bearers in the Abbey. 305 x 255 mm. colour print. Assistant Librarian Pauline Foster holds the Zambian Flag. |
1989 |
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205
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey. 205 x 155 mm. The Queen greeting religious representatives; left to right: Sir Donald Tebbit, Chairman JCSC, the Queen, the Ven. Dr. Hammalalia Saddhatissa, Rabbi Dr. John Rayner, Swami Bhavyananda, and Shaikh Alhaji Mahmoud Hammad (See Commonwealth Trust News' No 5, p10). |
1990 |
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206
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Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey: the Queen talking to blind children at the Abbey. 155 x 205 mm. They were brought to London to participate in the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind-Sightsavers (Commonwealth Trust Annual Report 1989/90 p7). |
1990 |