| BY THE KING - A PROCLAMATION The ancient ceremony of dissolving Parliament takes place outside the Houses of Parliament, London. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5275 |
| Catalog #: | 54631 | |
| Clip Number: | 54631-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1607 | |
| Timecode: | 01:17:00 - 01:17:31 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Government, Misc CEREMONIES: Civic CEREMONIES: Historic / Traditional LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | BY THE KING A PROCLAMATION ! - City workers hear the City Remembrancer - according to ancient custom - from steps of the Royal Exchange, read Royal Proclamation, dissolving Parliament. Houses of Parliament, London. L/S of the Remembrancer (he wears a wig and traditional regal costume) walking with Policeman in a very wet looking London Street. M/S of the Remembrancer issuing the proclamation from scroll. | |
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