| MEMORIAL UNVEILED IN CHURCH | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 5115 | |
| Catalog #: | 365778 | |
| Clip Number: | 365778-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 48 I | |
| Timecode: | 01:22:57 - 01:23:59 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1917 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Memorial CEREMONIES: Unveiling LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS: War, World War One (WWI) | |
| Description: | World War One; ceremonies. Another memorial unveiling ceremony in a church. Opens with nice shot; framed by arch in FG; row of people walk single-file toward camera; with the priest in front carrying a large cross held above his head. The people enter: 3 priests; several altar boys and a crowd of women and old men in dark clothing. Priest on platform next to large Union Jack hanging vertically; he helps a little old lady in mourning -- black veil etc.--step up. She unveils the memorial. Another old lady comes up with a wreath; and hangs it on the memorial. DS pan over heads of people. CU priest; old lady stand in front of fence; he reaches back and uncovers another shrine. Religion; homefront; casualties. | |
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