Duke Opens Braille Exhibition

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1202
Date Released
16 Jun 1952
Date submitted
12 Jun 1952
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
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Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke of Edinburgh Opens Braille Exhibition. DESCRIPTION: The Braille centenary exhibition in London was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh and he made a thorough inspection at the National Institute for the Blind. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV exterior of Braille Institute, London, Duke alights from car. CU bust of Louis Braille. Interior - GV meeting. Duke addresses gathering. Duke walks round inspecting various machines used in institute. Duke stops & small blind girl reads a book to him. CU girl reading (in braille).
Local distribution only
Not shown in Cardiff.
Keywords
Royalty; Commemorations; Organisations; Children; Celebrations and festivals; Science and technology; Ceremonies; Exhibitions and shows; Disabled persons
Footage sources
British Paramount
Card file number
57339
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
110
Story extras:
Film clip

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How to cite this record

'Duke Opens Braille Exhibition', British Movietone News Issue No. 1202, 16 Jun 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17852 (Accessed 25 Feb 2026)