| CPL DWYER VC IN PROCESSION Nice footage of Corporal Dwyer riding through city streets in open carriage. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5158 | |
| Catalog #: | 367261 | |
| Clip Number: | 367261-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 180 O | |
| Timecode: | 01:19:24 - 01:20:34 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1917 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military, Victoria Cross LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England WORLD WAR ONE, HOMEFRONT: Parades | |
| Description: | World War One. Honors; for Corporal Dwyer; V.C. CU Dwyer; speaking; next to Lord Mayor; other officials. Dwyer w/ Lord Mayor; and another man and a lady; ride in open coach through town - pan on coach moving left to right . Tracking shot of the coach; w/ policeman walking besideit; and civilians walking along on the sidewalk in BG - little boys staring. What's really interesting here is shops; advertisements; etc. in BG as we pass: Nosegay; cigars; chocolate. A sign announcing "J.P. Morgan Shot By a German" . Sign painted on window advertising Hot Stuffed Buns; and also Mashed Potatoes. A board of notices posted; a tobacconist. A truck passes in other direction w/ sign on side "Pat a Cake Biscuits'. Marching band approaching on street; w/ 3 trombones in front - also civilians walking along. Heroes. decorations. | |
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