| BELFRY AT YPRES OPENED Belfry of Ypres is restored and opened by the Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5524 |
| Catalog #: | 192466 | |
| Clip Number: | 192466-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/63 | |
| Timecode: | 01:28:08 - 01:29:49 | |
| Location: | Ypres, Belgium. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Bells & Bell Towers CEREMONIES: Grand Opening LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Belgium PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Civic PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Costume ROYALTY: Belgian, Leopold III | |
| Description: | "THE BELFRY OF YPRES - King Leopold of the Belgians performs inauguration ceremony in famous old town." Ypres, Belgium. Several long shots of the famous old town of Ypres showing clearly the historic buildings. There is the procession flanked by crowds and a special stage for the occasion. Medium shot of the Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium in uniform as he walks towards camera with several dignitaries to start the ceremony. Succession of shots of the restored Belfry of Ypres and surrounding buildings. The bell tower had been destroyed during the Great War (World War I). An orchestra marches along the street with a coloful procession of medeval bowman, a catapult, and other items of the Middle Ages, some carrying flags and standards. The king sits in review. Long shot of the belfry. | |
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