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  • Short Summary

    Large crowds turn out for the Lord Mayor's show, London.

  • Description

    London.

    Full titles read: "THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW - Favoured fine weather (for a change !) - brings huge crowds to see famous procession."

    M/S of Lord Mayor's carriage drawing to a halt, next to large crowds of people. The door is opened to and a piece of paper is handed to the Mayor. M/S of the horse drawn carriage moving away.

    L/S's of mounted military band followed by hundreds of mounted soldiers. L/S's of speed boat being towed along in the procession with the name "Miss England" emblazoned on the side, followed by numerous motor cars.

    L/S's of representatives from countries from all over the world (they hold up name tags to identify their country). L/S and M/S of the Mayor's carriage coming to a halt. L/S's of large crowds outside large church. L/S of the Mayor in robes standing with other dignitaries. He takes his hat off and smiles. L/S of Mayor's carriage moving down street.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    810:08
    Media URN:
    18703
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    11/11/1929
    Sound:
    Silent
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:03:57:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:11:17:00 / 01:15:14:00
    Canister:
    G 1658

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  1. Unknown user says

    The show took place on 9 November 1929.

    The Lord Mayor, seen at 03:27, is Sir William Waterlow.

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