River Pageant 1918-1919

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River Pageant (to celebrate First World War Armistice?).

River Thames, London.

Shot looking toward Westminster Bridge; which is crowded w/ people. Shot of many Union Jack flags on Houses of Parliament. Several shots of rowing boats coming under bridge and along river. Looks like it...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri / Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73744
Sort Number:
ON 165 B
Time in/Out:
01:32:08:00 / 01:43:09:00
Canister:
ON 165 B
Film ID:
1934.11
Issue Date:
1918 - 1919

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