First Public View of King George V’s Tomb

Series

Series Name: British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

840

Date Released

16 Mar 1939

Stories in this Issue:

1. Carnera Takes "Count" for Life
2. Hitler "Takes Over" Czecho-Slovakia
3. News in Flashes
4. News in Flashes
5. News in Flashes
6. First Public View of King George V’s Tomb
7. Accused in French Mass Murder Trial
8. Coronation of Pope Pius XII

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 6 / 8
Summary: After dedication service, public is admitted to see sarcophagus of late King in St George’s Chapel.
Keywords: Royalty; Commemorations; Ceremonies; Funerals
Locations: Windsor
Library number: 8335

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'First Public View of King George V’s Tomb', British Paramount News Issue No. 840, 16 Mar 1939. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/36540 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)

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