The 'contemptibles' - The Heroes Of Mons… 1914-1918

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The 'Contemptibles' - The heroes of Mons drive through London.

World War One; military parades. Automobile procession through London of the 'Old Contemptibles'; the Heroes of Mons; 1917. A couple ambulances; then a line of cars with soldiers drive along road; as people stand along side and...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
72208
Sort Number:
ON 073 N
Time in/Out:
01:34:30:00 / 01:35:47:00
Canister:
ON 073 N
Film ID:
1878.39
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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