| ARMISTICE DAY 1927 Armistice Day gatherings, with scenes of crowds in London, the country, and France. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5375 |
| Catalog #: | 513652 | |
| Clip Number: | 513652-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1450 | |
| Timecode: | 01:27:10 - 01:29:39 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1927 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Memorial HOLIDAYS: Armistice Day LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Civic | |
| Description: | Tape 5375 B See also catalog # 513626, 242726 and 513651 Armistice Day 1927. England "Prince Of Wales leads thousands of ex-servicemen and women in great torch light pilgrimage to the cenotaph." Soldiers, wearing busbies, march along. The Prince of Wales marches too, wearing medals. They are followed by a brass band and other people who carry torch lights, long twisted candles in the dark. They continue to march, and there is a final shot of the Cenotaph at night, with the flames of the torch light procession in front of it. "Thousands attend deeply impressive service in Birmingham" L/S high angle of crowds gathered in a square, standing in prayer. Mayors march with other dignitaries and a wreath is laid. Others walk up to a memorial with huge wreaths. There is a long procession of policemen and women. | |
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