| CHILDREN'S DAY & CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL Various floats on different themes, Lord Mayor arrives to meet the children. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 9037 | |
| Catalog #: | 171708 | |
| Clip Number: | 171708-2 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 4373 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:48:40 - 01:52:02 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1968 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | FESTIVALS: Misc LANDMARKS: Tower Of London LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Misc | |
| Description: | MS Balloon seller at Tower Hill with some children around her. Various shots, three mounted policemen leading procession, then the Girl's Brigade Band on Children's Day in the City of London Festival, the route went from Aldersgate to Tower Hill. Gaily decorated floats passing by, based on the theme of London Town. Children dressed in various costumes adorn the floats. CU Sign for the Christopher Wren School - Great Fire of London. MS Float of the Great Fire passing by. MS and CU People in 18th century costume on a float commemorating the Coffee House society. CU Children dressed as fruit and vegetable men walk alongside float. Various shots, children waving Union Jacks at passing floats. LS Float with Tower Bridge and Tower of London in background. MS Brownie pack walk toward camera. MS Children aboard the steam engine float. MS Various floats passing. | |
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