| LAYING FOUNDATION STONE OF NEW BELL TOWER IN ST. PATRICK'S GROUNDS Bishop blesses foundation stone of new bell tower in St. Patrick's Grounds, Dumbarton. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5343 |
| Catalog #: | 242903 | |
| Clip Number: | 242903-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1307 | |
| Timecode: | 01:26:25 - 01:28:01 | |
| Location: | Dumbarton, Strathclyde, Scotland. | |
| Year Shot: | 1926 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Cornerstones / Foundation stone LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Scotland | |
| Description: | Laying Foundation Stone of New Bell Tower in St. Patrick's Grounds. Dumbarton, Strathclyde, Scotland. High angled shot of a stone block suspended from a scaffolding frame in front of a church. A bishop steps onto a platform in front of the frame and takes a seat, two attendants help him remove his hat. Two men appear to tilt the stone towards the Bishop. The bishop blesses the stone. A procession of girls in white veils walk past the stone and into the crowd watching. L/S of the Bishop conducting a service from an outdoor altar, crowds gather (including girls in white) on either side of a path / aisle. The crowd stand from kneeling and the Bishop and his attendants walks down the aisle. | |
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