| LONDON'S FIREFIGHTERS London firemen put on impressive display for the Duke of York. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 190327 | |
| Clip Number: | 190327-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1098 | |
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| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1924 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FIREFIGHTING: Exhibitions LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London PERSONALITIES: G ROYALTY: British, George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) | |
| Description: | MISSING 4/5/2007 LONDON'S FIRE FIGHTERS - Duke of York presents Awards for smartness and efficiency and see thrilling display. London. L/S of a burning tower block, men wave desperately from the windows and roof, several fire engines drive into shot, put ladders up and climb up the building to rescue the two men. L/S of smouldering tower, the fire has almost been extinguished, all that is left of the tower is a burning frame, the firemen direct their hoses at it to put out the last of the flames. Good C/U of Prince Albert, the Duke of York, presenting medals and a trophy to firemen in shiny metal helmets. C/U of the Duke of York chatting with two gentlemen in top hats. L/S of firemen climbing an (unburned!) tower using a series of ladders hanging from the windows, the firemen position themselves on different parts of the buildings and stretch out their arms in formation before descending. L/S of firemen directing their hoses at a trough of burning oil. More shots of the Duke presenting medals to the firemen. L/S of the burning tower, firemen scurry around the base. | |
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