| ANOTHER CORONATION AT HASTINGS In Hastings, the Mayor crowns the "May Queen." | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5518 |
| Catalog #: | 486188 | |
| Clip Number: | 486188-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/37 | |
| Timecode: | 01:43:05 - 01:43:46 | |
| Location: | Hastings, East Sussex, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: Ceremonies HOLIDAYS: May Day LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Sussex PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: May Day PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Seasonal | |
| Description: | "There was another Coronation at HASTINGS." Hastings, East Sussex. This is the supplement to the previous story: MERRY MAY. Shot of a girl seated on a flower bedecked throne. She is the "May Queen." The Mayor of Hastings crowns the "May Queen" with a crown made of flowers but apparently modeled on the British royal crown. Crowds applause. The queen is presented with a flower scepter. The queen rises and bows to the crowds. Several girls come and curtsey to the Queen. | |
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