Full title reads: "London. London's 745th Lord Mayor. 'Pageant of the Past' - reminiscent of Dick Whittington's day ... as City Fathers proceed to Guildhall to elect Mr Alderman C H Collett according to ancient custom."
London.
Procession of London dignitaries in their robes of honour...
Full title reads: "London. London's 745th Lord Mayor. 'Pageant of the Past' - reminiscent of Dick Whittington's day ... as City Fathers proceed to Guildhall to elect Mr Alderman C H Collett according to ancient custom."
London.
Procession of London dignitaries in their robes of honour - they carry nosegays or posies of flowers. The old Lord Mayor, Sir Percy Walter Greenaway and the new Lord Mayor, Sir Charles Henry Collett are both there.
Pan down Guildhall.
Mayors climb into carriage. Royal trumpeters play fanfare. The Mayoral carriage sets off on its journey.
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