Film: the Queen arrives in Christchurch, 1954

Film Clip: the Queen's arrival in Christchurch

Still shots and description

Royal car on crowded streetQueen on platformCrowds in the street

Crowds welcome the royals as they arrive by train. Local officials and the royal couple stand on a balcony while the Mayor conducts the crowd in a heartfelt ‘Hip hip, hooray!’

Commentary:

‘Christchurch, capital of Canterbury, the Cathedral City welcomes its Queen. Thirty thousand voices are raised in unison as the Mayor calls for cheers.’

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