| TOWN CRIERS Town Criers compete at country contest. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5157 | |
| Catalog #: | 367189 | |
| Clip Number: | 367189-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 179 H | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:29 - 01:50:22 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1918 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Calling / Shouting FASHION: Historical (Pre 1900) FESTIVALS: Historical LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Historical | |
| Description: | Festivals. Some sort of local historical fest / pageant. First a shot of several men sitting on a platform - some in tri-corner hats etc. sign on front of platform says "To the Roman Bath..." One at a time a man comes up; stands at front of platform and rings a bell while calling out something - being a town crier. Each is wearing a different costume of old England. May be some town crier contest. Later; group of men walking along carrying bells; and wearing costumes; tents in BG. Boy steps into view at rt. FG and stares at camera. | |
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