Earl Jellicoe 1920-1929

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Earl Jellicoe.

Location of events unknown - London?

Parade coming down street. Marching band. Group of boys from Seamen's Orphanage holding up banner. More bands. Fire brigade; Army; Navy.

Earl Jellicoe (Admiral John Jellicoe; who served in World War One as commander of the...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76501
Sort Number:
ON 324 J
Time in/Out:
01:31:51:00 / 01:34:22:00
Canister:
ON 324 J
Film ID:
2410.12
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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  • "Location of events unknown - London?" - no, the location is Southampton.

    The first half of the clip sees the procession as Earl Jellicoe is taken to the Empire Theatre to receive Honorary Freedom of the Borough. The event took place on 26 March 1929.

    The second half of the clip, at the memorial, presently remains a mystery.

    jamied 2nd Oct 2012

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