United Kingdom - Ireland
May 05, 1966 - Tattered Remains Of A Union Jack Removed From Above The Houses Of Parliament: 60-year old steeplejack, Mr. Larkins, with two assistants, yesterday morning had the task of removing the tattered remains of a Union Jack from the 72ft. flagpole above the 320ft. Victoria Tower of the House of Lords. On Tuesday, the flag had become entangled with the crown during the lowering ceremony. Photo Shows:- Close-up of the rescue operation in progress, as ladders are fixed to the flagpole
Picture No
13254640
Media ID
47028204
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4371px x 5632px
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Credit
(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
Source
Keystone Pictures USA
