| May Queen Crowned; c. 1920s | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6222 |
| Catalog #: | 368603 | |
| Clip Number: | 368603-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON339G | |
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| Location: | Llangollen; Wales | |
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| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HOLIDAYS: May Day | |
| Description: | Pageants; holidays. May Day celebrations; including crowning of "Queen of the May" in Llangollen; Wales. Opens w/ parade approaching over bridge: marching band leads; followed by girls dressed as woodland spirits & carrying branches. Some historical costumes & Welsh flag. Young girl dressed in long gown & robe; riding on horse. At ceremony: the girl walking across park; w/ an elderly lady beside her; & 2 little boys in white wigs & tri-corner hats following; carrying her train. Various shots from this ceremony/pageant. Coronation of May Queen. Also scenes such as boys dressed as cave men hunters w/ spears; other boys in "Robin Hood" costumes. | |
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