| ARMISTICE DAY THOUSANDS ATTEND DEEPLY IMPRESSIVE SERVICE Armistice day memorial service and parade in Manchester. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5353 |
| Catalog #: | 278888 | |
| Clip Number: | 278888-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1346 | |
| Timecode: | 01:30:02 - 01:32:09 | |
| Location: | Lancashire, Greater Manchester. | |
| Year Shot: | 1926 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Memorial HOLIDAYS: Armistice Day LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Manchester | |
| Description: | Thousands attend deeply impressive service in Manchester. Armistice Day, Lancashire, Greater Manchester. Panning M/S of a row of disabled World War One veterans in wheelchairs. Panning shot of dignitaries on platform in front of city hall; includes mayor of Manchester, bishop of Manchester (William Temple), several army officers and policemen wearing medals. L/S of memorial, tilt down to show wreaths around base. Pan to show troop of British Navy sailors / sea cadets marching past. M/S of military procession passing memorial; army brass band and several platoons of soldiers. Good M/S of ex-servicemen with medals pinned to civilian suits marching past. | |
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