| HOSPITAL V.A.D OPENED BY MAYOR Voluntary Aid Detachment hospital opens | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5106 | |
| Catalog #: | 365432 | |
| Clip Number: | 365432-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 20 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:00:09 - 01:01:14 | |
| Location: | Southport, Merseyside | |
| Year Shot: | 1915 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Hospitals WORLD WAR ONE, HOMEFRONT: Misc. | |
| Description: | HOSPITAL V.A.D OPENED BY MAYOR Voluntary Aid Detachment hospital opens. Ceremony for opening of new hospital at Southport. Southport, Merseyside Opens with shot of local gentry on the grounds; behind line of nurses. Pan to long lines of nurses on either side of curved road; with a few people arriving. US outdoor platform; decorated with plants; the Mayor stands and speaks. Mayor trying to raise flag by pulling on rope; he is assisted by another man. Mayor and others walking toward camera: men in top hats; old lady with bouquet; soldiers; more men and women follow. | |
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