Save The Argylls
Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.



London



MS Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, former wife of the Chief of the Clan Campbell, arriving at The Scotch House in Brompton Road, S.W.1 in part of the nation-wide campaign to save the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders from being disbanded. She is received by the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, is presented with a bouquet by 5 year-old Ruth Ferris, then Pipe Major Bob Hill in regimental regalia pipes her in. MS and CU The piper playing in the shop. Various shots, the Duchess sits at table, surrounded by photographers. MS and CU People go forward and sign the petition to save the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. MS Duchess with two children signing. CU Hand signing the petition.



Note: Date on original record: 01/08/1968. Alternative spellings: Argyles / Argylls.
FILM ID:2999.2

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