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The part of Aldwych outside India House, London, presented a gay scene beneath the

The part of Aldwych outside India House, London, presented a gay scene beneath the summer sun has nearly every Hindu in London gathered to watch the flag of the new dominion of India broken from its mast on the building. The flag which fluttered up to join the Union Jack on twin masts at the corner of India House, is of saffron, white and green with the blue wheel of Osaka, symbol of Indias ancient greatness, emblazoned in the centre.
Among personalities present for the ceremony by Mr Herbert Morrison, Mr A.V. Alexander - Minister of Defence, Lord Pethick-Lawrence and the Dean of Canterbury. They saw the flag hoisted by : Mr M.K. Vellodi - retiring High Commissioner.
Picture shows: Mr M.K. Vellodi runs up the flag of the dominion of India over India house
15 August 1947

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1940s Ceremony Flag Mast Nineteen Forties

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