King George V opening the British Empire Exhibition
A recording of King George V opening the British Empire Exhibition, with a collector's note indicating it was recorded acoustically by an amateur. The performance includes speeches and actualities, but the sound quality is poor, with audible audience noise at times.
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[...] satisfaction to come here today with the Queen for the purpose of opening the British Empire Exhibition. Our heartiest congratulations are due to the board of management, to the executive council, and to all who have worked with and under them for the marvelous organisation and industry which has produced this triumphant result. I am well aware of the numerous adverse circumstances, including the exceptionally unfavourable weather, which have been faced. These were successfully overcome by arduous labours carried out with resolution and goodwill. Many, who like the Queen and myself, have seen the works of the earlier stages can appreciate to the utmost the skill [?] and toil which has translated the magnificent conception into this splendid reality that now stands before us. View more +View less -- Edited Title
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King George V opening the British Empire Exhibition
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King George V opening the British Empire Exhibition
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A recording of King George V opening the British Empire Exhibition, with a collector's note indicating it was recorded acoustically by an amateur. The performance includes speeches and actualities, but the sound quality is poor, with audible audience noise at times.
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[...] satisfaction to come here today with the Queen for the purpose of opening the British Empire Exhibition. Our heartiest congratulations are due to the board of management, to the executive council, and to all who have worked with and under them for the marvelous organisation and industry which has produced this triumphant result. I am well aware of the numerous adverse circumstances, including the exceptionally unfavourable weather, which have been faced. These were successfully overcome by arduous labours carried out with resolution and goodwill. Many, who like the Queen and myself, have seen the works of the earlier stages can appreciate to the utmost the skill [?] and toil which has translated the magnificent conception into this splendid reality that now stands before us.
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0:07:49
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1924-05-01
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English
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King George V
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British Empire Exhibition
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Wembley
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London
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England
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UK
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John Bird Collection
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Field Recording
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Radio Programme
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John Bird Collection
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Magnetic tape 9.5 cm/s
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C1608/4 S2 C1
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BBC00042
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Culture
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Collector's note: 'recorded acoustically by an amateur'. Performance notes: Audience noise audible at times. Speeches, Actualities. 1 tape reel 18 cm 9.5 cm/sec; TeleTape Poor sound quality: muffled throughout. Audience noise audible at times.
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Yes 00:00:06-00:07:55