| ABOLISH ALL TOLLS The Marquis of Bath cuts ribbon to declare bath bridge free from tolls | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5408 |
| Catalog #: | 182856 | |
| Clip Number: | 182856-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1618 | |
| Timecode: | 01:18:15 - 01:19:26 | |
| Location: | Bath, North Somerset | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Ribbon Cutting LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Bath | |
| Description: | ABOLISH ALL TOLLS ! - Marquis of Bath - by the simple ceremony of cutting a tape - declares Bath Bridges free of tolls. Bath, North Somerset (formerly Avon). M/S of the Marquis of Bath with other dignitaries (one looks like the mayor), large crowds stand in the background. L/S of the mayor giving speech, and handing the Marquis a large knife. L/S of the Marquis raising his hand and cuts the ribbon. L/S of procession through street, led by a man in robes in strange hat, he also holds up a very large sword. Numerous carnival style decorations can be seen hanging from buildings. C/U of plaque which reads: "FREED FROM TOLL 20TH DAY OF JUNE 1929." | |
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