| KEEPING UP - ANCIENT CUSTOM Opening Fox Hunt in Beaumaris, is marked with ancient ceremony | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5276 |
| Catalog #: | 508367 | |
| Clip Number: | 508367-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1658 | |
| Timecode: | 01:16:09 - 01:17:07 | |
| Location: | Beaumaris, Gwynedd, Anglsey. | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Historic / Traditional CROWDS: Misc. HUNTING: Rites & Rituals LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Wales | |
| Description: | KEEPING UP ANCIENT CUSTOM - Anglsey - one of the oldest in Britain - dating from 1757, celebrate opening meet with "Musical Honours" and showers of "Hot Coppers" for the Kiddies ! Beaumaris, Gwynedd, Anglsey. L/S of small brass band marching in procession through picturesque country village followed by huntsmen on horseback including women riding side saddle. Foxhounds run at the round the legs of the horses. L/S of chef with other dignitaries standing on balcony over looking street. A women in fur coat throws "Hot Coppers" (could be some kind of nut) to children on the street below. L/S's of kids pushing and shoving each other to grab hold of them. | |
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