| THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland opened by the Earl of Elgin. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5340 |
| Catalog #: | 247499 | |
| Clip Number: | 247499-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1296 | |
| Timecode: | 01:25:04 - 01:26:16 | |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland | |
| Year Shot: | 1926 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Religious LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Scotland, Edinburgh RELIGION: Christianity, Protestant, Presbyterian, Church Of Scotland RELIGION: Conference | |
| Description: | The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland opened by the Earl of Elgin. Edinburgh, Scotland. M/S of a troop of soldiers in kilts and holding bagpipes marching down a cobbled street. They are followed by a brass band and more soldiers carrying rifles, a crowd of civilians watches from the pavement. M/S of a carriage containing a young lady coming to a halt. The carriage is pulled by a team of horses ridden by soldiers, more horses with soldier riders stand in a row in the background. M/S of several senior army officers with plumed hats inspecting a troop of Scottish soldiers - presumably one is the Earl of Elgin. M/S of a procession of men in ermine robes, old fashioned military uniforms and tricorne hats, some carry staffs and swords. M/S of several army officers and the Earl in ceremonial uniforms (some wear swords and plumed hats, other busbies and kilts), they are standing on the steps of a large building. More shots of men in tricorne hats and robes filing past the camera, in the background a policemen urges a crowd of curious onlookers back. | |
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