Queen Opens College For Disabled (1950)

Unissued / Unused material. Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother) opens new training college for disabled women at Springbok House, Leatherhead. Surrey. Various shots welders at work in the men’s part of the college. CU sign - ’Welding Shop’ CU sign ’Leatherwork’ on door. CU man doing leatherwork. CU sign ’Pottery’. MS man in wheelchair at work in pottery shop. Various shots of men making porcelain flowers. MS’s men working at carpentry benches. MS sign - ’Bench Carpentry’. CU sign on door - ’Spray painting.’ Various shots men spraying car with paint. MS three women doing needlework. CU girl working on dress on stand. Various shots girl doing basket and raffia work. MS the Queen chatting to Sir Bernard Docker, President of the College. MS members of committee etc., being introduced to the Queen. Various shots small girl presenting bouquet to Queen. MS people applauding. MS the Queen shaking hands with nurse. CU as the Queen receives key and opens door of new building. CU’s inside the building,
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