Description Short clip from the Charter Ceremony held at the Royal Society in 1969, including footage from the installation of the first Chancellor Geoffrey Crowther and an extract from his speech.
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Duration:
00:01:22
Keyword(s):
Charter, Royal Society, Harold Wilson, Jennie Lee, Peter Venables, Chancellor.
Contributor(s):
David Grugeon, Geoffrey Crowther
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Footage description:
Arrival of dignitaries at the Charter Ceremony. Camera pans to Jennie Lee then Harold Wilson. The charter is presented to Peter Venables. Walter Perry assisting Geoffrey Crowther with his robes during the Chancellor installation ceremony. Geoffrey Crowther addressing the attendees.
Master programe code and title:
Master programme recording date:
1969
Master programme production number:
FOUD049H
Available to public:
yes
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