Duchess Of Devonshire (1928)

Item title reads Duchess of Devonshire lays foundation stone of new mining block extensions of Leeds University to cost Â1, 000, 000. Yorkshire. L, S of the Duchess of Devonshire sat on a platform with other dignitaries, a man reads a speech. M, S profile as he looks at a book. M, S as the Duchess is given a small trowel and a mallet. L, S as she bends down then taps one corner of the foundation stone with the mallet. She says a few words then steps down. M, S as clergymen prepare to bless the stone. M, S as a group of dignitaries climb the steps to the platform followed by clergymen and officials of the University. One man wearing robes stands on the platform and makes a speech. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection,