| YE MERRIE MONTH OF MAYE Lovely item about the crowning of the new "May Queen" in | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5468 |
| Catalog #: | 243103 | |
| Clip Number: | 243103-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 32/35 | |
| Timecode: | 01:25:34 - 01:26:54 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HOLIDAYS: May Day LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Childrens' | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "'Ye Merrie Month of Maye' and Mother did wake little 12 year old Nora Glover early to be crowned 'Queen of the May' - at 6 am." Walworth Road, London. Children - mainly dressed in white - helped into open truck. The truck moves off, a small crowd has gather to see the children on their way. A horse drawn carriage follows after the truck and then a parade of girl guides and brownies. This is a parade for the Queen of May - the retiring Queen travels in the carriage. Bunting is hanging in the streets. Children walk in parade. Two boys lead a procession of girls all dressed in white with little flowery head dresses. The voiceover goes on about how wonderful these May Day British customs are. The new May Queen - Nora Glover - is crowned by her predecessor. CU May Queen | |
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