| FUNERAL OF ALDERMAN EDWARD HEWITSON Lots of local people come out to pay respects at the funeral of the Mayor of Smethwick. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6301 |
| Catalog #: | 508944 | |
| Clip Number: | 508944-1 | |
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| Timecode: | 01:55:46 - 01:58:59 | |
| Location: | West Midlands. | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Civic LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Funeral | |
| Description: | "Funeral of Alderman Edward Hewitson, Mayor of Smethwick". West Midlands. "Cortege Leaving House". The coffin of the Mayor is carried between ranks of Smethwick firemen. MS the coffin is loaded onto a horse drawn hearse. MS widow and other mourners come out of the house. "Passing Windsor Theatre and Company Office". Shots of funeral procession passing along street in town. Small groups of people stand on roadside to pay their respects. "At Smethwick Council House. Employees join procession." Ext Smethwick Council House. Men and women walk with funeral cortege. Several wear black arm bands. Many cars drive past in procession. "At Holy Trinity Church". The coffin is brought into Church. The path is lined with mourners. | |
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