Opening ceremony from the Dominion Cinema, London
Speeches by the Mayor of Marylebone, Alderman C. S. Steel , J. P.; Mr. J. B. Hynd M.P , ., Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Marshal of the R.A.F., Sir Sholto Douglas , g.c.b.; Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery , g.c.b., d.s.o.; and the Rt. Hon. Herbert Morrison , M.P., Lord President of the Council
Music by the Band of the 2nd Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps (by permission of Lieut.-Col. W. Heathcoat-Amory, D.s.o.)
Ceremony described by Brian Johnston