The Royal Tynwald, 1979 millenium ceremony
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Date(s): 5 July 1979
Creator(s): Manx Radio
Scope & Content: Tracks 1 & 2: recording of the 1979 Isle of Man Millennium Tynwald Day Ceremony. The commentator describes the scene and people, organisations in attendance and outlines proceedings for the day, including the arrival at St Johns of Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh; there follows a live commentary on the ceremony with explanations of the background to the ceremony's traditions; the Tynwald Church Service in St Johns Church, including prayers, blessings and hymns is heard; commentary from outside the church resumes with the commentator describing the scene outside and the congregation as they leave and process to Tynwald Hill; and the commentator describes the business of the Court and outlines the proceedings.
Language: English
Extent: 44 min. 22 sec.
Collection: Sound Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: SA 2019-0282
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Subject tags : #UOSH