| A THING OF BEAUTY ... Canada's National War Memorial is on show in London's Hyde | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5477 |
| Catalog #: | 97817 | |
| Clip Number: | 97817-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 32/85 | |
| Timecode: | 01:02:02 - 01:03:35 | |
| Location: | Hyde Park, London | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ART: Statues LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London WORLD WAR ONE, GENERAL: Memorials | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "London. 'A thing of beauty ... ' Canada's National War Memorial - one of the largest groups of statuary in the World - on view in Hyde Park." Hyde Park, London. Various shots of the statues and stone work for the Canadian memorial which is being displayed in Hyde Park before being shipped to Canada. Much of the sculpture represents soldiers and other service personnel. The work was done by the March family - Vernon March and Sidney March are mentioned by name. Figures of victory and liberty surmount the arch. The monument is a memorial to those who served in World War One. The voiceover is the official Canadian government spokesman. | |


