In October, 1937, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth took part a three day tour to visit the "industrial North" from Hull to Bradford. This film, made by members of the Bradford Central Police, documents part of their visit to Bradford during this Royal Tour. Title - From early morning crowds gathered outside the town Hall, and every precaution was taken to ensure the success of the event. The film opens at a crossroads, near Sumers Furnishing Specialists, where the streets are...

In October, 1937, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth took part a three day tour to visit the "industrial North" from Hull to Bradford. This film, made by members of the Bradford Central Police, documents part of their visit to Bradford during this Royal Tour. Title - From early morning crowds gathered outside the town Hall, and every precaution was taken to ensure the success of the event. The film opens at a crossroads, near Sumers Furnishing Specialists, where the streets are crowded with spectators many people deep. The police stand at the front lines to control the crowd. Title - A Military band and Guard of Honour took their stand in good time. A parade, made up of a military band and the Guard of Honour, marches by, and members of the parade take their places near the podium for inspection. The Guard of Honour all stand at attention with rifles on their soldiers while the military band plays nearby. There is a close up on the commander as well as a few people in the crowd. Title - The crowds crane their necks and cheer as the Royal Visitors arrive. People in the crowd crane their necks and stand on tip-toes in order to try to see the King and Queen's car as it arrives. The car pulls around near the stage which has been set up outside the Town Hall. Title - An inspection of the Guard by H.M. the King. The King goes to inspect the Guard of Honour while the Queen stands on the stage along with the Lord Mayor's wife. Title - After which, a bouquet of flowers was handed to the Queen by Miss Joan Riley. A little girl goes up to the stage to present the Queen with a bouquet of flowers. Meanwhile, the King is chatting with the Lord Mayor. Title - Prominent citizens were presented by the Lord Mayor, Alderman Carter. Men and women, who are gathered at the side of the stage, make their way in single file to meet the Royal couple. They are introduced and shake hands with the King and Queen. Photographers gather in the front of the stage which is decorated with flowers. Title - And the Royal Visitors drive away amidst the cheers of the crowd. The King and Queen drive away, seated in the back of an open-topped car, while the huge sea of people gathered for the event look on. Title - The End.