| EMPIRE DAY PROCESSION Naval and military troops march through Hyde Park in Empire Day Procession. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5162 | |
| Catalog #: | 367400 | |
| Clip Number: | 367400-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 192 D | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:01 - 01:50:54 | |
| Location: | Hyde Park, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1915 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HOLIDAYS: Empire Day INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Imperialism LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Military | |
| Description: | Holidays; festivals. Celebration of Empire Day in Hyde Park; London. A large group of boys in Naval uniforms parade in park - shot of long line of boys marching toward camera; carrying many Union Jacks - (flags).leader marches in front. CU front diag as they pass. Side view group of these children in 2 lines; pulling a gun. 4 boys carry stretcher. Next 2 long lines of soldiers (or else teenage boys or else both - they look young) march through park; carrying long poles w/ pennants. In BG are men or boys standing at intervals holding up flags of various Empire countries. Women's military auxiliary group approaches; w/ marching band in front- in cool outfits - hats are dark versions of Australians' w/ sides turned up; big brims; also long belted jackets over long or calf-length skirts. Band followed by more of them carrying pennants & banners. MS some personality getting out of car. GV crowd w/ pole in midst; large Union Jack unfurls. Patriotism. Britain; England. | |
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