Traditional Ceremonies Of London 1940-1949

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Various traditional ceremonies of London are seen.

Trooping the Colour. Top shot of the parade, Household Cavalry march and play instruments. C/U of soldier in Bearskin hat giving orders. Marching. Crowds watch ceremony. 'Pensioners Parade'. Queen Elizabeth inspects Chelsea Pensioners. She...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
70752
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:07:18:00 / 01:13:00:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
1639.02
Issue Date:
1940 - 1949

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